Staff Accountant/Payroll

Salary $67,000 - $75,000
 

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant / Payroll is responsible for supporting general ledger accounting functions and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This role works closely with HR and Finance to maintain compliance, accuracy, and strong internal controls. He/she must possess the requisite skills necessary to ensure that Linwood’s standards for excellence are met or exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Prepare and post journal entries

· Perform month-end and year-end close activities

· Reconcile balance sheet accounts

· Assist with accruals and prepaid schedules

· Support fixed asset accounting and depreciation

· Maintain supporting documentation for audit purposes

· Analyze account variances and investigate discrepancies

· Prepare financial reporting (monthly) and management reporting

· Process bi-weekly payroll

· Review and validate timesheets

· Administer payroll deductions (benefits, garnishments, taxes)

· Maintain payroll records and employee data

· Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger

· Respond to employee payroll inquiries

· Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

· Maintain confidentiality of payroll and financial data

· Prepare and assist with agency annual budgets and special projects

· Monitor and tracking budgets for all services programs

· Support internal and external audits

· Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies

· Assist with process improvement and automation initiatives

· Other duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Strong organizational skills

High level of integrity and confidentiality

Effective communication skills

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Business or four years of coursework in related subjects.

Must have experience and/or demonstrate competence in all aspect of accounting and payroll matters.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required, including proficiency with advanced functions of Microsoft Excel.

Experience with QuickBooks accounting software and Paycom payroll platform, or other comparable HRIS / Payroll System.

Must also demonstrate analytical and organizational skills with superior attention to detail and an ability to set priorities.

All Employees

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, various forms of technology or controls.  The employee must be able to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, run or crawl.  The employee must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

The employee must be able to work under regular, moderate levels of stress and must be able to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $67,000 - $75,000