Payroll Accountant

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager and in partnership with the Human Resource Department, the PACE Southeast Michigan (PACE SEMI) Payroll Accountant is responsible for the performance of a variety of functions related to processing and analyzing payroll.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Process Bi-Weekly company payroll, including salaried, hourly and part-time employees.
• Process employee Garnishments, 401K
• Process payroll taxes (5500 Reporting)
• Process 1095C Reporting
• Employee Benefit vendor management
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare payroll journal entries and assist with month-end and year end close.
• Assist in calculating retroactive payments, bonuses, and commissions.
• Generate required payroll reports such as W2s, 1099s and quarterly filings.
• Collaborate with Human Resource department on employee compensation, new hires, terminations and benefit deductions.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Stay current on changes in payroll laws and regulations.
• Prepare reports for the external financial and 401k audit.
• Maintain the payroll system.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an Accounting or Finance major required.
• Knowledge of computer programming to learn PACE SEMI’s financial system and voluminous governmental regulations.
• Visual ability required in the analysis of reports, contracts, and other documents.
• Manual dexterity required to prepare and tabulate data and write reports.
• Self-directed, flexible and committed to the team concept.
• Demonstrates teamwork, initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Maintains customer service skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
• Completes all annual, mandatory in-service training and screening, including but not limited to: Infection Control, TB Testing, Flu Shot, Emergency Preparedness, HIPAA, Ergonomics and Participant Rights.
• Possesses the ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined and summarized below:
  • Communication
  • Understanding
  • Sensitivity
  • Teamwork
  • Ownership
  • Motivation
  • Excellence
  • Respect
  • Confidentiality

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• An office setting which may require some local travel to other PACE centers.
• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust or extreme temperatures.