Payroll Accountant

PACE Southeast Michigan; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage bi-weekly payroll processing for all employee types and ensure accurate tax reporting and deductions. The role collaborates with HR on compensation, benefits, and onboarding, while maintaining payroll systems and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in business/finance, strong analytical skills, and experience with payroll systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an Accounting or Finance major.
• Ability to learn PACE SEMI’s financial system and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.
• Willingness to complete annual in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Process Bi-Weekly payroll for salaried, hourly, and part-time employees.
• Process garnishments, 401K, payroll taxes, and 1095C reporting.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with Accounting or Finance major

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

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.