Payroll Accountant

the USO•Arlington, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and ensuring the accuracy of semi-monthly payrolls. This role participates in quarterly and year-end tax reporting and performs professional accounting functions, including balance sheet reconciliations and month-end accruals. The USO provides a rewarding and fulfilling work environment with a mission that spans the globe. We offer generous paid time off, including volunteer days and military leave, a remarkable 401k match, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training and education reimbursement. Our team members are passionate about putting the mission first and have fun while doing it. Working for the USO isn't just a job – it's a calling, and we believe in doing what you love and loving what you do. The USO is a Certified Great Place to Work®.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
3-5 years of payroll experience is required.
Ability to prepare, modify and run Business Intelligence People Analytics report in Ultimate Software or other Payroll systems.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State and local law and regulations.
Excellent understanding of GAAP, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly accruals.
Must have strong proficiency with Ultimate Software and Time Management software or other Payroll systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain proper credentials necessary to access USO Center locations and facilities including but not limited to security, credit and/or background screening, SOFA status, valid driver’s license.
Must be a strong advocate of the USO’s mission.

Nice To Haves

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) a plus.
Knowledge of Sage Intacct or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for processing multiple state payrolls semi-monthly for hourly and salaried domestic and US expatriate employees.
Maintain and review payroll through Ultimate Software to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, terminations, benefits, garnishments, child support, taxes and other deductions.
Perform calculation of prorated hours, short term disabilities, military pay, severance pay, danger and hazardous pay, relocation, paid time off payouts and other related matters involving payroll calculations.
Review submitted timesheets, unapproved PTO pending and PTO cancellations in Ultimate Software Time Management system.
Review and prepare GL files for Global Payroll Manager and Senior Director, Financial Reporting & Control for review on a semi-monthly basis.
Review all documentation from Human Resources (HR) for completeness and coordinate with HR for corrections.
Prepare accounts payable related transactions for payroll such as retirement funding, taxes and garnishments, as well as related journal entries for account reconciliation and accruals.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local wage and hourly guidelines for best practices.
Serve as primary contact for resolving issues with employees and managers regarding payroll calculations, taxes and payments.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
Reconcile and perform payroll and employee benefits reconciliations to resolve outstanding issues on a monthly basis.
Provide support to the Global Payroll Manager to successfully execute W2 and year end reporting.
Work closely with HR department to ensure the accuracy of employee benefits and health insurance deductions.
Provide support to the Global Payroll Manager and Senior Director Accounting Operations as needed for 401K and Worker’s Compensation audits.
Provide support to the Global Payroll Manager and serve as a backup for the Korean Local National payroll.
Maintain and validate monthly grant chargeable reporting information for DoD Grant.
Develop comprehensive reporting and analytics from payroll data using Business Intelligence to support analysis and external reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.