Senior Payroll Accountant

IB Abel Inc • York, PA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Accountant who will be responsible for payroll and employee information, preparation and submission of tax and benefit payments, reporting, and maintaining records and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 – 5 years of progressive, multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Advanced skills in MS Office applications and computerized payroll and accounting software (Viewpoint Vista preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Local to York, Pennsylvania with occasional travel to other offices or offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with union payroll processing and reporting.
• A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly preparation of multi-state/union payroll.
• Prepares payroll tax and benefit payments and required reporting.
• Updates payroll records by reviewing changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, deductions, and department/division transfers.
• Ensures payroll software is updated to reflect our current employee base and reviews new hire onboarding forms.
• Assist with external requests for Verification of Employment and Unemployment Insurance Claims.
• Determines payroll liabilities through the calculation of employee federal, state income, and social security taxes, and employer’s social security, unemployment, and worker’s compensation payments.
• Reconcile weekly payroll processing to general ledger posting.
• Assist with audit requests, quarterly payroll tax reporting, and monthly union benefit reporting.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Complies with local union requirements for all union employees.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• vehicle allowance program
• 401(k) with company matching
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO program that grows with your tenure!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior