FMS Payroll Accountant

Mains'l Services; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Education Assistance – up to $2,000/yr

401(k) and matching

Sick time

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance – including dental &

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mains’l in Brooklyn Park, MN seeks a full-time FMS Payroll Accountant to support payroll and tax needs for individuals receiving services. You will partner with agency teams to ensure accurate processing and compliance while facilitating clients' goals and services.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory knowledge, and strong customer service in a flexible, hybrid work environment with some in-person days in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with payroll tax filings and multi-state payroll processing preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and accounts payable for household employers in multiple states.
• Handle emergency payrolls and various payroll deductions, including levies and garnishments.
• Execute banking transactions, EFT files, and address payroll/payable items returned.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local tax rules and filings.
• Develop FMS system enhancements and provide quality service to partners.
• Reconcile, file, and pay quarterly/annual taxes for multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare and distribute reports for various agencies.
• Manage participant accounts, employer/employee setup, and new hire reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Mains’lis currently seeking a full-time FMS Payroll Accountant. In this role, you will work closely with the Financial Management Services (FMS) team to deliver innovative payroll and tax solutions that support individuals who need assistance to live successfully in their communities.

As an FMS Payroll Accountant, you will partner with agency partners to support their payroll and tax needs, making a meaningful impact in the lives of the people they serve. This position offers the opportunity to help individuals successfully direct their supports and services to fulfill their goals and dreams.

Why Mains’l?

Mains’l stands by its commitments, and that dedication is reflected in the numerous awards we’ve earned based on employee feedback. Our team has voted Mains’l a Top Workplace in Minnesota for several years and a Top USA Workplace for the past three consecutive years. In 2024, Mains’l also received Workplace Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, and Purpose & Values.

Mains’l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Salary: $56,722.00 - $66,945.00/ year

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pmWork Environment:Flexible Hybrid, with some in-person work required in our Brooklyn Park, MN office

Your day-to-day work may include:

• Processes payroll and accounts payable payments for household employers in multiple states
• Responsible for accurately processing emergency payrolls when requested by the agencies
• Processes voluntary and involuntary deductions, such as levies, garnishments, and Corrective Action Plan payments
• Processes banking transactions. Includes initiating EFT files, EFT reissues, positive pay upload and researching any payroll/accounts payable payments that may have been returned
• Keeps abreast of tax rules and regulations, including Federal, multiple states and localities.
• Identifies and assists in developing FMS system enhancements
• Provide quality and excellent customer service to internal and external partners, and program participants using comprehensive knowledge and research to communicate effectively with team members and partners.
  • Includes researching and special requests
• Solves problems concerning payroll, answers inquiries, and enforces payroll policies
• Responsible for reconciling, filing, and paying quarterly/annual taxes for multiple states and local agencies
• Responsible for end of year filing requirements including processing FICA refunds, distributing W-2 and 1099 Misc. forms, reconciling wages and taxes reported to SSA with wages and taxes reported to IRS
• Develops and distributes reports for various agencies
• Manage day-to-day participant account administration, employer and employee setup, budget configuration, along with new hire and rehire reporting.
• Daily payroll tax activities with FEIN, state and SUTA tax ID applications, and issue resolution
• Participant tax account maintenance and closure, execution and revocation of Form 2678 and state of powers attorney
• Research and resolution of IRS, SSA, state tax, and local tax requests and issues
• Ensure bank reconciliation and account reconciliation are correct and completed
• Complete annual unclaimed property processing
• Filing, reconciling, and paying quarterly/annual taxes for Federal, multiple states, and local agencies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred, but not required
• Creative, innovative, inquisitive, and eager to learn other accounting software programs
• Ability to quickly learn and use electronic systems to manage workflows and documentation efficiently
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Familiarity with payroll tax filings and multi-state payroll processing preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders and employees
• Adaptable and able to manage changing responsibilitiesCustomer-service oriented and able to work both independently and collaboratively

Summary of Available Benefits:

• Paid (on-the-job) training
• Education Assistance – up to $2,000 per year
• 401(k) and matching
• Sick time
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance – including dental and vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Opportunities for growth and advancement