Payroll and Staff Accountant

Job Description

Processes payroll and prepares/files employment taxes and related reports. Performs accounting and clerical duties. Maintains checkbook registers for multiple bank accounts. Provides financial, administrative, and clerical support for the Finance department.

Additionally:

• Ensures accurate, timely employee compensation and tax compliance by managing payroll processing, deductions, and payroll-related ledger entries.
• Processes payroll and retains and organizes all payroll reports and government reports filed by Paycom. Reconciles payroll 941 tie out spreadsheet. Manges year-end reporting for employee W-2s.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, prepare tax reports (W-2s, 941s), and resolve discrepancies
• Subject expert for PayCom and payroll. Maintains the software regarding changes and updates as needed for best payroll practices. 
• Coordinates with HR Department to maintain job classifications and codes in Paycom.
• Ensures missed payroll deductions or other corrections are processed accurately, coordinating with HR as appropriate.
• Validates bi-weekly and submits MRT 403(b) retirement plan deposits.
• Prepares Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) reporting to CMS quarterly. Works with Healthcare team to validate accuracy. Coordinates audit of PBJ as requested.
• Manages and records cash processing. Records journal entries for cash and non-cash transactions for month end close.
• Manages and reconciles invoices with payroll deduction payments.
• Prepares and provides relevant reports to HR to conduct retirement plan non-discrimination testing.
• Prepares schedules and work papers for year-end audit, annual cost report and other tax filings.
• Maintains checkbook registers for multiple bank accounts.•   Provides ad hoc analyses, data entry support and assists with special projects as needed.
• Promotes and ensures procedures that maintain confidentiality of financial information for Landis Communities and its entities as well as residents, tenants, and clients.
• Demonstrates dependability, competence, accuracy and is observant.
• Adheres to compliance policies regarding confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and resident and client rights.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards and applicable policies and procedures.
• Complies with safety and infection control protocols in all aspects of the job.
• Demonstrates understanding of the Code of Conduct and abides by its guidelines in all aspects of the job.
• Attends in-services and team meetings as required for role.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in accounting required. Prior payroll processing experience required.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred
• Moderate knowledge of general ledger and accounting principles and practices preferred.
• Moderate knowledge of methods of receiving, handling, and accounting for large sums of money preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll processing and accounting
• Advanced skills in MS Excel
• Able to work independently, well-organized, and can multi-task.
• Proficient in use of computer and related technology required for the role.
• Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills required.