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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Title : Staff Accountant

Reports To : Senior Director of Finance and Accounting

Department : Fiscal

FLSA Status : Exempt

Non-Union

Position Summary :

The Payroll Staff Accountant will be a key member of the accounting team, responsible for supporting general accounting functions and managing and processing accurate and timely payroll. This individual will collaborate closely with the HR and finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations and assist in various accounting tasks. This position reports directly to the Sr Director of Finance and Accounting and is critical to maintaining smooth financial operations within the organization.

Job Responsibilities and Performance Standards :

Payroll Management :

• Process Payroll : Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing via Paylocity, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of employee wages.
• Collaboration with HR : Work closely with Human Resources to gather and verify payroll-related data, including pay rates, deductions, earned leave balances, and employee demographic updates.
• Tax Withholdings : Set up and manage the State and local tax withholdings based on employee work and residence locations.
• Timecard & Expense Review : Verify accuracy and completeness of electronic timecards and employee expense reimbursements.
• Employee Education : Provide guidance and training to employees and managers on payroll procedures and promote the use of self-service Paylocity features.
• Issue Resolution : Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, ensuring clear and professional communication with employees and management.
• Deductions and Contributions : Administer IRS and state wage garnishments, as well as 401(k) contributions, ensuring accurate deductions and matches according to election forms.
• Payroll Reports : Generate key payroll-related reports, including Bi-Weekly Payroll Reports, Wage Variance Analysis, Budgeted Wage Reports, and FTE / Position Control reports.
• Integration Management : Ensure seamless integration between Paylocity payroll data and NetSuite accounting software.
• Reconciliation & Filings : Reconcile quarterly and year-to-date payroll tax filings, ensuring all wages, taxes, and deductions are correctly processed and compliant.

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