Senior Accountant- HR and Payroll

Chicago Housing Authority•Chicago, IL

19d•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY The HR and Payroll Accountant will be responsible for the review of all payroll accounts, review payroll data, reconciliation of accounts, and payment documents to ensure accuracy and completeness based on earning processing, hours worked, deductions and ensuring payments are made on time. Other accounting duties may be assigned by the finance leadership team. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with the Payroll department to review payroll data and documents for deficiencies and errors, checking whether all amounts are accurate based on hours worked. Evaluating payroll data and financial statement payroll accounts, determining required accruals, preparing journal entries, reconciling and analyzing payroll affiliated balances. Reconciliation of payroll records, billing and invoices, payroll earnings, deductions and verifying payroll data, including gross pay, retirement, and leave time. Advanced skills in software applications related to payroll/accounting systems; principles and techniques of technical record keeping. Compiles data and prepares complex, statistical payroll reports including government (payroll tax returns) and compliance reporting. Prepare audit Provided By Client (PBC schedules, analyses, and other documents for audits and reviews as requested. Preparing reports and forecasts for senior management and managing internal controls. Adheres to the strict confidentiality of payroll records and other wage related employee issues. Knowledgeable in HUD regulations and accounting guidelines to ensure accuracy of accounting entries and records for reporting requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The candidate requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and two (2) to four (4) years of payroll accounting experience or equivalent experience
Good mathematical aptitude and understanding of basic accounting principles are beneficial for the job
Meticulousness with focus on quality customer service with capability to manage manifold deadlines and priorities are essential for the job
Skills in using Microsoft Office software, Yardi, Lawson financial system and Oracle for advanced analysis and useful reporting
Proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designations are preferred

Responsibilities

Review payroll accounts
Review payroll data
Reconciliation of accounts
Review payment documents to ensure accuracy and completeness based on earning processing, hours worked, deductions and ensuring payments are made on time
Collaborate with the Payroll department to review payroll data and documents for deficiencies and errors, checking whether all amounts are accurate based on hours worked
Evaluating payroll data and financial statement payroll accounts, determining required accruals, preparing journal entries, reconciling and analyzing payroll affiliated balances
Reconciliation of payroll records, billing and invoices, payroll earnings, deductions and verifying payroll data, including gross pay, retirement, and leave time
Compiles data and prepares complex, statistical payroll reports including government (payroll tax returns) and compliance reporting
Prepare audit Provided By Client (PBC schedules, analyses, and other documents for audits and reviews as requested
Preparing reports and forecasts for senior management and managing internal controls
Adheres to the strict confidentiality of payroll records and other wage related employee issues
Knowledgeable in HUD regulations and accounting guidelines to ensure accuracy of accounting entries and records for reporting requirements
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO)
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Pet Insurance
Parking Transit
Prepaid Legal Services
Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
Hybrid work schedule (position specific)
This position may be eligible for one (1) remote work day following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.