Senior Payroll Accountant

APS•Phoenix, AZ

73d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.SummaryThe Senior Payroll Accountant performs a wide variety of advanced payroll accounting or activities including the preparation of financial statements and management reports that require the application of professional accounting standards and follow established company policies and procedures. What your day would be like: Resolve more complex problems of broad scope and high impact in maintaining payroll accounts, payroll processes, preparing reports and in the distribution of costs. Interact routinely with accounting or business unit senior level staff and management personnel. Partner with Accountants, Payroll, and Business Systems Analysts to provide project support. Assist in the preparation, calculation, and transmission of payroll related activities as necessary Review, test, and implementation of pay practices as necessary. Preparation of monthly account reconciliation as necessary. System Transformation Project Support Payroll SME is responsible for promoting cross-functional teamwork. Work with end-users to create implementation plans, project timelines, and processes.

Requirements

BS degree in accounting, finance or related field
AND three (3) years Payroll Accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Advanced knowledge of computer spreadsheet and word processing software programs (Microsoft Office).

Nice To Haves

MBA, MS in Accounting and/or CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and/or maintain financial, budgetary, regulatory, statistical and other management reports.
Analyze, review and/or reconcile accounts and reports of broad scope and high risk.
Recommend enhancements to improve system functionality, internal controls, process efficiencies and quality of reporting.
Prepare journal vouchers and sensitive or complex billings and payments in support of payroll transactions.
Provide direction in the resolution of outstanding items as needed.
Assist and advise business units in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
Perform research and produce ad hoc reporting as needed.
Research, review or propose accounting treatment for complex transactions by applying generally accepted accounting principles, FERC regulations, and company accounting policies. Interpret changes in accounting rules and determine impact to company policies and/or practices.
Assist in the development of related internal communications and policy/procedure updates.
Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers.
Respond to business unit inquiries or data requests from all levels management. Research and resolve more complex requests.
Lead or participate in projects involving cross functional teams.
May serve as functional expert on project teams addressing issues that have significant impact across multiple areas of the company