What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll & Benefits Accountant - Harlingen, TX position at Texas Regional Bank?
Position Summary
The Payroll & Benefits Accountant will play a pivotal role in bridging the Human Resources and Accounting functions at Texas Regional Bank. This position is responsible for managing all accounting tasks that interface with HR, including 401(k) payroll reconciliation, commissions, bonus and equity calculations, budgeting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all related processes.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee 401(k) payroll reconciliation and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supports payroll tasks, multi-state payrolls, and benefits reconciliations.
- Calculate and process commissions, bonuses, and equity distributions accurately.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to develop and manage budgets.
- Prepare, analyze and monitor financial reports related to HR activities.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations in all accounting processes
- Support audits and provide necessary documentation for HR-related financial activities
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
- Provide support for payroll processing and benefits administration as needed.
Other Responsibilities
- Support and promote the Bank vision, mission and core values, organizational structure and policies and procedures.
- Must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and investigative mindset.
- Highly focused, able to rapidly determine key priorities, clearly communicate the priorities and ensure resources are properly aligned.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for maintaining effective relationships with Board members, officers, employees, and members of the business and civic community.
- Individual should be able to work under high pressure situations and a stressful atmosphere, while maintaining proper business acumen and composure.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Provides a strong, compassionate and visible leadership, which fosters positive attitudes and trust among employees, customers, and members of regulatory bodies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience in banking or other financial institutions preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a focus on HR-related functions.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
- Familiarity with 401(k) regulations and compliance standards.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced, high volume, work environment with accuracy and minimal supervision.
- Display a positive team working attitude with associates in all departments.
- Must have strong computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Must be able to be physically present in the Bank to perform job duties.
- Texas Regional Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
