Accountant – Payroll/Disbursement – Tallahassee, Florida
This is a permanent position.
Job Description
Our client offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits. This is an onsite role at their office located in Tallahassee, Fl.
This position is onsite in Tallahassee, Florida.
Sponsorship and relocation are NOT offered for this position.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or other related field and one year of accounting or payroll experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform payroll functions;
- Analyze and ensure that all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely;
- Reconcile payroll prior its transmission and validate confirmed reports;
- Perform timesheet process and evaluate for errors or missing data;
- Prepare accurate quarterly and year-end reporting when necessary (i.e.: 941’s, W-2, W-2C, etc.) according to prescribed deadlines;
- Research and respond to payroll related inquiries and issues in a professional manner;
- Assist in the accurate preparation and processing of payroll related state, federal managements reports. This includes: State of Florida Retirement System, Unemployment Compensation, etc.
- Ensure that all payroll deductions are disbursed in a timely manner and related files are submitted;
- Assist with returned check processing, over-payment calculations and notifications, payroll adjustments and collections;
- Assist in processing garnishments to include correct calculation and compliance;
- Summarize and remit payroll taxes, including federal, Social Security and Medicare withholdings;
- Calculate, track and process the salaries and wages and deductions payable to employees to include: retroactive pay, over-time, bonuses, leave(s) without pay, benefit deductions, etc.;
- Use accounting software to complete payroll transactions;
- Maintain internal controls in place;
- Assure confidentiality and security of payroll records and information;
- Assist in compliance with payroll laws and regulations;
- Assist in the processing of manual checks when needed.