Senior Accountant, Payroll

Management and Training Corporation•Centerville, UT

About The Position

Begin your future now and join the nearly 10,000 associates working daily to make a difference in the lives of at-risk populations. Headquartered in Centerville, Utah, Management and Training Corporation (MTC) provides thousands of individuals with life-changing opportunities through our management of Job Corps Centers and Correctional Facilities. Apply today and find out why MTC is a true Leader in Social Impact. Position Summary: Reports to the Payroll Manager and is responsible for performing a broad range of accounting and analytical functions that support payroll operations and financial reporting. This position prepares payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations, supports month-end close activities, maintains payroll documentation, and assists with payroll inquiries from employees and internal departments. This position also helps to ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll-related financial information, supports audit and compliance requirements, and contributes to continuous process improvement while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Three years of accounting experience required.
Relevant experience may be substituted for education at management's discretion.
Knowledge of payroll processes and payroll accounting preferred.
Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability and willingness to learn new processes, technologies, and information systems.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
Unless waived by management, a valid driver's license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record are required.

Responsibilities

Prepare month-end journal entries related to payroll activities.
Oversee and assist with monthly payroll-related account reconciliations, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.
Reconcile and monitor outstanding payroll checks.
Provide account coding for accounts payable invoices and assist the Accounts Payable team as needed.
Maintain payroll procedures and process documentation.
Support the Finance and Shared Services teams by responding to employee payroll-related inquiries.
Assist with internal and external audit requests as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll related processes, controls, and efficiencies.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding all payroll-related matters.
Contribute to the company Culture of Caring by maintaining positive and respectful relationships with employees, customers, vendors, program recipients, and our community.