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Senior Payroll Analyst

Department

Finance

Employment Duration

Full time

Salary Range

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00

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About Houston-Galveston Area Council

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than?7?million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

What will I be?doing?

Lead the timely and accurate preparation of the semi-monthly payroll for 300 employees, which includes reviewing timesheets for accuracy, calculating payroll, and preparing employee payroll and tax deposits

Assure that all state and federal payroll and related tax regulations and laws are followed and that reporting requirements are met (including the preparation of the 941 reports)

Coordinate and process federal W-4 tax information to employees and year-end information to balance, print, and distribute W-2 forms

Maintain and monitor accrued vacation, sick, holiday, overtime, and other types of employee leave

Respond & interact with employees and provide guidance related to the agency's payroll policies & procedures, benefits, and other related information

Review and resolve payroll discrepancies & timesheet corrections timely and accurately

Review and reconcile benefit and health insurance billings

Prepare payroll year-end closing entries & audit schedules

Test and implement new payroll system pay, accrual, and deduction codes; update existing codes as needed

Audit data integrity between our HRIS and the timesheet software

Enter daily accounts receivable remittances received via check or electronic funds transfer (EFT) into the accounting system

Create and maintain procedural documentation related to all payroll functions, duties, and tasks

Key?Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Familiarity with automated payroll systems. H-GAC uses the MIP accounting system

Familiarity with automated time sheets. H-GAC has 3 different work schedules including a 9/80 and 4/10 option

Do you have

5?years of experience?working with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in job-related duties

Experience with payroll processing for staff size of 300

Governmental finance/accounting experience

Preferred?Qualifications

Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

8?years of experience?working with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in job-related duties

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification

H-GAC is an equal opportunity/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.

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