Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC)
Payroll Specialist / Accountant
Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC), Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Job Title:
Payroll Specialist / Accountant
Type of Engagement : 12-month contract (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)
Work Location:
Onsite in Houston, TX
Job Overview Performs professional accounting functions in either accounting staff or operating unit applications. In staff applications, functions are typically to conduct studies, analyze financial data, monitor costs and cost control procedures and provide accounting staff support to Controller's Division or to assigned proponent department personnel such as project management. In operating applications, functions are typically to accumulate and prepare CCSD input data, prepare schedules, reports and payrolls, make related accounting entries, initiate payments, and maintain records and controls.
Scope Responsible, under the general direction of Accounting Staff Analysts or Financial Analysts, for assignments that are typically of limited scope with the parameters reasonably well defined and the approach/methods established by previous similar studies and efforts. Incumbent is expected to function relatively independently in performing assignments. Supervision is normally limited to discussion of initial job assignments, consultation on unusual situations, periodic progress reports and review of completed work. In operating unit applications, duties are normally defined and structured by policy and procedures with supervision from Unit Head. Volume, diversity, and accuracy standards of work, however, require that incumbent be and remain thoroughly familiar with all procedures, instructions and precedents applicable to the assigned unit. Supervisor is normally available for consultation and guidance.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Perform data warehouse tasks for large projects (from gathering requirements to testing, implementation, and support)
Provide solutions for improved performance with exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to communicate to various levels of business customers and management
Recommend custom applications, design, and develop efficient ETL methodologies as well as engage in change and impact analysis
Deliver solutions based on functional requirements and develop program specifications
Design and develop complex queries, stored procedures, tables, views, and functions as well as create shell scripts per requirements
Profile, validate, condition, transform and cleanse data by applying business rules and transformations for data extraction and loading (ETL) from various sources to a target data warehouse
Perform unit testing and system testing in support of performance tuning and optimization for the custom development of key code modules
Develop DevOps specifications and processes based on the client’s requirements
Required Skills & Experience
Process the organization's payroll by calculating employee wages, processing payroll taxes, and distributing paychecks
Track multiple deadlines and ensure all payroll-related tasks are completed accurately and on time; also maintain payroll records, prepare payroll reports, and reconcile discrepancies or errors
Assist in implementing approved accounting procedure changes with operating units and CCSD, including revision of user manuals, forms and training assistance
Compute, compile and process accounting data; reconcile and monitor disbursements and associated accounting entries to assure compliance with established procedure
Prepare data, calculations, statements, reports and computer input as required by specific job assignments
Conduct limited‑scope special studies, develop new or revised accounting procedures, test validity, present findings, and recommend approval
Investigate significance of changes in account balances, overhead rates, construction costs, and unit costs; identify contributing factors and summarize findings, conclusions and recommendations
Maintain and control documents, ledgers, records and manuals as assigned
Assist in reviewing system change proposals from other departments to determine their impact on the Controller's Division systems, procedures and operations
Advises supervisor and/or operating personnel of problems or unusual situations and provides recommendations for corrective action
Perform other duties as assigned
Big Bonus Points If You Have
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics and at least one year diversified accounting experience; or high school diploma with ten years of diversified accounting experience, including two years of supervisory work
Excellent written and verbal communication in English at the level required for this job
Strong work ethic, good habits and adherence to company work hours, policies and standard business etiquette
Knowledge of ADP Payroll Workforce Now and a strong understanding of state and federal laws, accounting principles, mathematical and analytical skills
Flexibility with scheduling time off based on departmental demands, holidays and quarter/year end processing
Job Requisition # 39915
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $35.00 - $38.00 per hour.
The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.
Meet APC APC is a professional staffing and services organization focused on engaging people and positively impacting lives. As “Professionals serving Professionals”®, we take pride in providing our employees and contractors with the highest level of customer service and support.
APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Human Resources
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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Payroll Specialist / Accountant
role at
Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC)
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Direct message the job poster from Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC)
Recruiter at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC) Job Description
Job Title:
Payroll Specialist / Accountant
Type of Engagement : 12-month contract (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)
Work Location:
Onsite in Houston, TX
Job Overview Performs professional accounting functions in either accounting staff or operating unit applications. In staff applications, functions are typically to conduct studies, analyze financial data, monitor costs and cost control procedures and provide accounting staff support to Controller's Division or to assigned proponent department personnel such as project management. In operating applications, functions are typically to accumulate and prepare CCSD input data, prepare schedules, reports and payrolls, make related accounting entries, initiate payments, and maintain records and controls.
Scope Responsible, under the general direction of Accounting Staff Analysts or Financial Analysts, for assignments that are typically of limited scope with the parameters reasonably well defined and the approach/methods established by previous similar studies and efforts. Incumbent is expected to function relatively independently in performing assignments. Supervision is normally limited to discussion of initial job assignments, consultation on unusual situations, periodic progress reports and review of completed work. In operating unit applications, duties are normally defined and structured by policy and procedures with supervision from Unit Head. Volume, diversity, and accuracy standards of work, however, require that incumbent be and remain thoroughly familiar with all procedures, instructions and precedents applicable to the assigned unit. Supervisor is normally available for consultation and guidance.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Perform data warehouse tasks for large projects (from gathering requirements to testing, implementation, and support)
Provide solutions for improved performance with exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to communicate to various levels of business customers and management
Recommend custom applications, design, and develop efficient ETL methodologies as well as engage in change and impact analysis
Deliver solutions based on functional requirements and develop program specifications
Design and develop complex queries, stored procedures, tables, views, and functions as well as create shell scripts per requirements
Profile, validate, condition, transform and cleanse data by applying business rules and transformations for data extraction and loading (ETL) from various sources to a target data warehouse
Perform unit testing and system testing in support of performance tuning and optimization for the custom development of key code modules
Develop DevOps specifications and processes based on the client’s requirements
Required Skills & Experience
Process the organization's payroll by calculating employee wages, processing payroll taxes, and distributing paychecks
Track multiple deadlines and ensure all payroll-related tasks are completed accurately and on time; also maintain payroll records, prepare payroll reports, and reconcile discrepancies or errors
Assist in implementing approved accounting procedure changes with operating units and CCSD, including revision of user manuals, forms and training assistance
Compute, compile and process accounting data; reconcile and monitor disbursements and associated accounting entries to assure compliance with established procedure
Prepare data, calculations, statements, reports and computer input as required by specific job assignments
Conduct limited‑scope special studies, develop new or revised accounting procedures, test validity, present findings, and recommend approval
Investigate significance of changes in account balances, overhead rates, construction costs, and unit costs; identify contributing factors and summarize findings, conclusions and recommendations
Maintain and control documents, ledgers, records and manuals as assigned
Assist in reviewing system change proposals from other departments to determine their impact on the Controller's Division systems, procedures and operations
Advises supervisor and/or operating personnel of problems or unusual situations and provides recommendations for corrective action
Perform other duties as assigned
Big Bonus Points If You Have
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics and at least one year diversified accounting experience; or high school diploma with ten years of diversified accounting experience, including two years of supervisory work
Excellent written and verbal communication in English at the level required for this job
Strong work ethic, good habits and adherence to company work hours, policies and standard business etiquette
Knowledge of ADP Payroll Workforce Now and a strong understanding of state and federal laws, accounting principles, mathematical and analytical skills
Flexibility with scheduling time off based on departmental demands, holidays and quarter/year end processing
Job Requisition # 39915
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $35.00 - $38.00 per hour.
The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.
Meet APC APC is a professional staffing and services organization focused on engaging people and positively impacting lives. As “Professionals serving Professionals”®, we take pride in providing our employees and contractors with the highest level of customer service and support.
APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Human Resources
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC) by 2x
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