Payroll Accountant

King County Housing Authority•Tukwila, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

King County Housing Authority is currently recruiting for a detail-oriented, mission-driven Payroll Accountant to join our Finance Department. The Payroll Accountant performs difficult and specialized technical work involving the maintenance, analysis, interpretation, and management of payroll accounting data. This position is responsible for ensuring accuracy and integrity in payroll-related accounting activities and performing related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Accounting Manager. About King County Housing Authority King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is the largest provider of affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest and a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link . We transform lives through housing.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field AND Moderate experience in payroll functions, GAAP, general accounting, general ledger, computational and analytical skills, preparing and reporting of Federal, State, and local payroll reports OR An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
General knowledge of the principles, practices, and terminology of general, fund, and governmental accounting, including: Financial statement preparation, financial and internal controls, and financial reporting.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal, State, and local government accounting regulations and procedures.
Financial planning and control procedures, accounting, and budgeting within a housing authority.
Thorough knowledge of Authority regulations, policies and procedures, internal audit systems, and the principles, procedures, and practices of electronic data processing accounting applications.
Demonstrated skill in evaluating complex accounting/payroll systems and efficiently formulating and installing accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records.
Understanding and accurately using the Authority’s Chart of Accounts and in making accurate arithmetic calculations.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Adept in the preparation of clear, concise, and complete financial documents, statements, and reports.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in performing departmental activities, including handling difficult situations, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Authority management and employees, HUD representatives, business and community leaders, vendors, regulatory agency administrators, auditors, landlords, the general public, and others encountered in the course of work.
Consent to and pass required assessments.
Consent to and pass a criminal records background check.
The successful candidate will need to have access to reliable transportation to meet the business needs of the Agency.

Responsibilities

Reviews and processes the biweekly and monthly payroll.
Prepares and analyzes payroll reports to ensure that they are in compliance with Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.
Manages annual regulation updates for IRS tax tables, State, and local agencies.
Prepares and balances payroll tax reporting to ensure accuracy for W-2 filing at year-end, ensuring accuracy.
Maintains, configures, reconfigures, and analyzes the payroll software system.
Coordinates with Human Resources on benefit and compensation issues.
Processes the monthly invoice for Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) and makes changes as needed.
Researches and prepares material for external or internal auditors.
Leads, trains, and inspects the work of staff; assists in coaching and counseling; assists with ensuring deadlines for the department are met.
Reviews PERS calculations for accuracy; prepares and submits bi-weekly retirement reporting and remit payments to the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
Other duties as assigned.