Payroll Accountant

PACE; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan in Southfield, MI seeks a Payroll Accountant to manage bi-weekly payroll for salaried, hourly, and part-time employees, ensure accurate garnishments, tax withholding, and benefits deductions while staying compliant with federal, state, and local laws in a hybrid office setting.

Under supervision of Accounting Manager and in partnership with HR, you will analyze payroll data, prepare journal entries, assist month-end close, and generate reports for audits and year-end

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an Accounting or Finance major.
• Ability to learn PACE SEMI’s financial system and stay compliant with regulations.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Process Bi-Weekly payroll for salaried, hourly and part-time staff.
• Handle garnishments and 401K processing.
• Prepare payroll tax reports and 1095C reporting.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Generate payroll reports such as W-2s and quarterly filings.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to employee inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Garnishments

Tax filings

Financial reporting

Education

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

Job description

## Payroll AccountantApply: Hybrid: Southfield, MI: Full time: Posted Today: JR100893**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.