Payroll/Accounts Receivable Associate

Description

Payroll/Accounts Receivable Associate 

Little Rock, AR 

Description 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION 

The Payroll/Accounts Receivable Associate must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple simultaneous deadlines, while maintaining a high level of professionalism, ethics and confidentiality. Assists Controller with the financial affairs of the organization and with preparation of financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Key Responsibilities Related to Payroll: 

· Process bi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees. 

· Process all wage garnishments, direct deposits, bonuses, overtime, PTO, and disability payments. 

· May also prorate expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records. 

· Distribute bi-weekly funding reports to appropriate agencies. 

· Assist with monitoring of cost centers in the payroll system. 

· Maintain the records and documentation for each payroll period.? 

· Interact with employees regarding payroll information while researching and responding to questions. 

· Respond to questions and special requests from employees and regulatory agencies regarding taxes and withholding procedures 

· Coordinate with Human Resources about changes in payroll (e.g. terminations, new hires) 

· Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure information has been recorded accurately. 

· Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions. 

· Responsible for data collection for annual 401K plan funding calculations. 

2. Key Responsibilities related to Accounts Receivable: 

· Create and issue invoices associated with information obtained during payroll processing.? 

· Enter and reconcile payments associated with related invoices.? 

· Reconcile discrepancies between bank deposit total and A/R total posted (as needed). 

3. Key Responsibilities related to Accounting Functions: 

· Compile and upload journal entries into the financial system for each payroll. 

· Assist in monitoring general ledger accounts associated with the payroll, and A/R processes. 

· Assist in monitoring staffing expenses. 

4. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma.  College degree preferred. Three (3) years related experience and/or training in payroll and accounts receivable. Working knowledge of payroll systems (e.g. Kronos, Paylocity). Comfortable with Excel (functions, data, formulas, etc.), data processing, and performing clerical/administrative functions. An analytical mind with good math skills; or specialized schooling and/or on the job education in accounting, finance or relevant field is a plus. BS/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field preferred.?