Senior Payroll Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
The Senior Payroll Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the organization. This position requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare and process payroll accurately and on a timely basis.
• Reconcile payroll and benefit accounts.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets.
• Record payroll data in general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Communicate payroll information to employees.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
• Credit card reconciliations and entry into ERP Epicor.
• Bank Account reconciliations.
• Maintains fixed asset register and depreciation schedules. Prepares journal entries to record monthly depreciation expense.
• Proper tracking and accounting of equipment sold, including removal from fixed asset register, depreciation schedule and insurance policy.
• Ensure that assets are properly titled, licensed, and insured.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and payroll taxation.
• Ability to use accounting software to record, store, and analyze financial data.
• Ability to efficiently operate a 10-key calculator or equivalent and other related office equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work are:

• Day shift begins no later than 8:00 a.m. and runs until 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week.

Travel
No travel is regularly expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Four years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping with at least two years of experience in payroll preferred.

Puck Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.