Payroll and Accounting Generalist

Garfield County Colorado•Glenwood Springs, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Controller and working closely with the Payroll Administrator, the Payroll and Accounting Generalist provides specialized support for all payroll-related functions as well as general accounting support for the Finance Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
Two years of experience working in accounts payable, payroll processing, cash reconciliation, revenue receipting reconciliation, billing, purchasing, or related area.
Valid driver’s license.
Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required.
Able to consider the best approach and investigate alternatives.
Knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Uniform Grant Guidance.
Ability to use a variety of mathematical techniques to solve accounting and budgeting problems, and apply advanced math concepts and calculations, balance and reconcile records, and resolve discrepancies.
Knowledge of practices and procedures specific to finance and governmental accounting principles, including fiscal and budgetary management and tracking.

Nice To Haves

Can translate complex technical concepts to nontechnical users.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism while performing essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Collects, calculates, and enters data into a database, spreadsheets, or other accounting software for bi-weekly payroll processing.
Maintains employee payroll records to support all payroll transactions.
Prepares, submits, reviews, and analyzes accounting and payroll reports, reconciliations, and statements.
Reviews and responds to data changes made by employees in the Employee HR portal.
In collaboration with Human Resources, reviews and verifies employee data using verification portals.
Accurately enters and monitors data to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Assists with upgrades and other payroll computer maintenance activities.
Assists with the review, reconciliation, and administration of Section 125, COBRA, CRA Loans, FMLA, and STD.
Completion of end-of-year audit work papers related to payroll.
Provides support for the County’s employee portal system.
Conducts regular audits of payroll support-related activities to ensure compliance and suggests recommendations if necessary.
Performs accounting functions as assigned.
Reviews and approves payables, reconciles accounts, and prepares/processes journal entries if necessary.
Accurately codes and completes data entry.
Prepare, submit, review, and analyze accounting and payroll reports, reconciliations, statements, and work papers.
Reviews and verified year-end accruals assigned.
Approve Vendor set up and changes for accounts payable.
Works collaboratively with the Human Resources department, the Sheriff’s office, and all other departments and offices within the County.
Assist County employees with payroll questions.
Responds to the vendor questions regarding accounting functions.
Assists with special projects as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.