Payroll Accountant

Somerset County Public Schools (MD)•Westover, MD

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About The Position

The Payroll Accountant performs various administrative and accounting functions to prepare, process and maintain the information required for payroll and related reports.

Requirements

Minimum requirement of an Associate Degree in Accounting or Business.
At least three (3) years of work experience in an accounting field.
Must have experience processing payroll and preparing Federal and State payroll tax returns.
A valid driver's license is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, reporting manuals, education law and legislation.
Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to calculate using an adding machine and apply basic concepts of algebra.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge of basic accounting software functions.
Proficient with data entry and typing.
Time management, efficiency, and organizational skills are critical for meeting deadlines and reporting requirements.
Ability to work collaboratively to accomplish system wide goals.
Must be detail oriented and able to accomplish a wide variety of tasks.
Highest level of integrity, accountability, dependability, timeliness and professional ethics is expected.
Ability to properly maintain and handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of school systems and proficiency with PowerSchool's eFinance or comparable accounting software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparation and distribution of payroll and related reports.
Responds to inquiries regarding payroll including response to phone calls, preparation and distribution of correspondence, forms and documents.
Works in coordination with Human Resources to process and/or confirm changes to the employee database based on proper documentation.
Performs reconciliation of salaried and substitute payroll.
Review, data entry and upload of timesheets and miscellaneous pay.
Review and data entry of leave.
Prepares timely remittance of payroll taxes and coordinates payment of withholdings.
Monitors payroll general ledger accounts.
Performs reconciliations, account analysis, and journal entries.
Preparation of tax reports monthly, quarterly and annually. (e.g. 941, Unemployment, State taxes, W-2's)
Preparation of State Retirement reports in accordance with requirements.
Preparation of various payroll reports (e.g. budget, financial reporting, negotiations, Worker's Compensation).
Maintenance of state and federal tax tables.
Provides reports and documentation as necessary for audits.
Maintains payroll files and records.
Makes suggestions for improvements of the finance department policies and procedures.
Assist with training other staff to improve financial reporting and compliance with policies.
Provides assistance and support to other Finance Staff as appropriate.
Prepares monthly bank reconciliations.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.