About this role
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.