Payroll Accounting Staff II

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. (TWE) is one of the largest geosciences consulting firms in the Gulf Coast Region. Our offices are located in Texas and Louisiana with a staff of over 420 engineers, scientists, technicians, geologists, hydrogeologists, and associated laboratory and support personnel. 

TWE has an immediate opening for a part-time, Payroll Accounting Staff II position at the Corporate Office in Houston, Texas.  This Payroll Accountant Staff II is responsible and accountable for timely and accurate payroll processing for 420 employees on a bi-weekly basis and general accounting month-end close journal entries including A/P processing. This position reports to the Controller while working closely with Accounting Manager to ensure smooth operation of the department.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with third party payroll provider (Namely) to complete bi-weekly payroll and maintain employees’ onboarding & off-boarding function in the system
• Review weekly employees’ timesheet and PTO report to identify discrepancy
• Record bi-weekly payroll entries in corporate accounting software
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation on company bank accounts
• Submit certified payroll report on projects (monthly/annually)
• Input remote office monthly invoices to corporate accounting software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or related work experience a plus
• 3-5 years of payroll process and accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles are preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent team player
• Must be proficient in the use of accounting software preferably QuickBooks, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with Deltek-Ajera Accounting System or Namely Payroll System a plus

TWE is an equal opportunity employer