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The Accountant- Payroll is responsible for providing assistance to the Accounting Department. The Accountant coordinates job duties and responsibilities with the Manager, Accounting and processes payroll in coordination with HR. The Accountant reports directly to the Manager, Accounting.

• Understand and apply both generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting policies and procedures
• Payroll processing, input, transmission and reconciliation
• Maintenance of all Personal Activity Reports, allocations, reporting to directors and subsequent maintenance
• Perform internal control functions as needed which include reviewing journal entries for content, coding, and classification
• Provide monthly reports for Manager, Accounting
• Provide backup for Accountant - Contract Management and Accountant - Reporting
• Assist with form 1099 creation and filing as required
• Maintain a well-organized, secure and confidential filing system of reports and documents
• Support the budget and forecasting process
• Perform other duties the Supervisor may assign
  
  

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Effective Verbal Communication Skills - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting plus minimum of five-year responsible work experience in accounting field or AA degree in accounting plus three to four years in accounting field desired (Fund accounting preferred)
• Previous payroll experience a must
• Experience with bookkeeping and budgeting a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Excel
  
  

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting plus a minimum of five years responsible work experience in the accounting field, or AA degree in accounting plus three to four years in accounting field desired (Fund accounting preferred). Previous payrolls experience a must. Experience with Bookkeeping and Budgeting a plus.

Knowledge Of Basic Accounting

Understanding fundamental accounting principles, concepts, and practices necessary to record, classify, and summarize accounting transactions, such as the accounting equation, the roles of debits and credits, knowledge of budgeting, cost allocation, and adherence to the sensitivities of timelines and reporting requirements.

Language Ability

Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, agencies or members of the business community. Write speeches and articles for publication.

Mathematical Ability

Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 5 - 10 years

Salary: $38 - $42 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst

• Industries

  Accounting and Financial Services

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