Payroll Accountant

Position Description Position Title Payroll Accountant JOB PURPOSE The Payroll Accountant is the person primarily responsible for ensuring that each payroll is processed utilizing the correct information and ensuring that the payroll information from each payroll is accurately loaded into the accounting module of the ERP. This role includes reviewing time and attendance submissions for non -exempt employees for accuracy communicating any payroll changes to t he payroll processor at the third- party payroll platform reconciling general ledger accounts for payroll withholding and ensuring benefits payments match the benefits in the payrollHRIS system. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of time Payroll preparation for processing 35 of time Monitors all payroll requisitions and ensures that all changes are accurately reflected in the payroll system. For bi -weekly payrolls reviews and verifies that hours submitted are accurate. Serves as the liaison for payroll questions from employees. Ensure all new hires status changes or termination of employees are accurately recorded in the system. Review the preview of the payroll to ensure accuracy before approving Payroll recording and reporting 30 of time Uploads payroll journal entries into the accounting system Reconciles payroll general ledger accounts on a monthly basis Reviews quarterly and annual tax reporting forms including W -2s 941s etc. Non -Resident Alien Tax Reporting and General Accounting 35 of time Performs reconciliations of general ledger accounts as assigned or requested. Audits benefits invoices to ensure accuracy and notifies Human Resources of needed changes. Monitors and prepares reports for non -resident alien tax reporting. Performs other reconciliations as needed or requested. Total 100 time QUALIFICATIONSSKILLS REQUIRED •Bachelors degree in A ccounting or related field required•Expertise in payroll laws and regulations including complicated payroll issues suchas clergy housing allowance international tax laws for non -resident aliens shiftdifferentials and retirement plans.•Minimum of five years of progressive experience in payroll and accountin g•Strictest adherence to confidentiality of payroll and personnel data.•Excellent attention to detail and analytical communication and presentation skills.•Commitment to process improvement flexibility and willingness to adapt to change.•Absolute integrity and discretion when handl ing confidential information.•Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to broad constituenciesincluding staff administrators senior executives and external payroll professionals.•Enjoy being a part of a community dedicated to the Seminarys mission working as partof a professional team and motivating others to develop and achieve.•Demonstrated initiative and strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.•Experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll platformPHYSICAL E NVIRONMENTAL DE MANDS This description reflects e ssential functions o f the position it d oes not re strict t asks that ma y be assigne d or c hange d at any ti me. STATUS Exempt Administrator Prepared by Jean H all Date Princeton Theological S eminary reserves the r ight to amend this po sition description at a ny time. We a re an equal o pportunity e mployer a nd all qua lified applicants will receive c onsideration for employment without r egard to r ace color r eligion gender na tional o rigin di sability status protected veteran status gender identity sexual o rientation or a ny o ther characteristic p rotected by law.