Payroll Specialist

Orc Group - now part of Broadridge Trading and Connectivity Solutions; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Orc Group - now part of Broadridge Trading and Connectivity Solutions is seeking an Accountant to manage payroll processing, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and related financial reporting. The role collaborates with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll and timely invoicing.

The position requires a two-year college degree in accounting/finance and 3–4 years of direct accounting experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and payroll tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Two year college degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of direct accounting experience; experience with customer/vendor relations desirable.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and payroll tax compliance rules.
• Excellent knowledge of finance computer applications; proficiency with payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Process company payroll bi-weekly and verify payroll procedures with HR.
• Perform accounts receivable operations; reconcile statements and collect/payments.
• Assist Accounts Payable with invoices and research leading to payments.
• Produce reports for audit and tax; support month-end close and reconciliations.
• Prepare and balance period-end payroll reports; input and verify timekeeping data.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication

GAAP knowledge

Payroll tax compliance

Education

Two year college degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION SUMMARY Performs numerous complex accounting

And Financial Responsibilities, I.e., Responsible For Company Payroll

and Accounts receivable and reconciliations; calculates relevant

financial reports; audits daily and monthly financial accounts

receivable; assists Senior Accountant and Accounts Payable with related

Accounting Reports. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Responsible For All Aspects

pertaining to Company Payroll. Verify that Payroll processes are being

followed by managers and process bi-weekly using payroll software. Work

closely with Human Resources to ensure all information is

correct/complete. Resolve employee payroll inquires and correct wage

discrepancies. 2. Performs various account receivable operations;

researches and reconciles statements/discrepancies and submits findings;

processes agency billing for county funded employee payments;

responsible for receiving, allocating, and accounting for special funds

or appropriations; Assist Accounts Payable in verification of invoices

and all research/reconciliation leading up to payments. 3. Responsible

for all aspects pertaining to accounts receivables, providing assistance

to Accounts Payable, and for providing management with reports; 4. Uses

discretion, independent judgment and exercises authority to commit

payment or recover outstanding debts; uses judgment and initiative to

handle complex issues in the accounts receivable and orders and

billings; 5. Responsible for postings, billings, and reconciliations of

commercial sales and expenditures; will manage sales reports; 6.

Prepares payments; assists with and/or may prepare reports and

worksheets for audit and tax purposes; 7. Interface with Department

Leads and other Finance Team Members as well as outside customer

contacts. 8. Must adhere to and follow safety procedures; 9. Performs

other job related duties as assigned. Verify attendance, hours worked,

and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.

Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and

deductions. Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers.

Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into

the payroll system. Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation,

and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.

Prepare and balance period-end reports, and reconcile issued payrolls to

bank statements. Distribute and collect timecards each pay period.

Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and

resignations, to maintain and update payroll records. Issue and record

adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.

Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave,

for employees. Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from

time sheets and other records. Conduct verifications of employment.

Prepare and file payroll tax returns. Post relevant work hours to client

files to bill clients properly. Train employees on organizations'

timekeeping systems. Coordinate special programs, such as United Way

campaigns, that involve payroll deductions.

***** OTHER EXPERIENCE

AND QUALIFICATIONS: POSITION QUALIFICATIONS A two year college degree in

accounting, finance, or a related field with a minimum of three (3) to

four (4) years of direct accounting experience; experience with direct

customer/vendor relations highly desirable; must be accurate and detail

oriented with an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting

Principles and payroll tax compliance rules; must have excellent

knowledge of finance computer applications; must possess good

communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to new tasks and

responsibilities with both internal and external customers; must be

self-directed and work via applied use of sound independent judgment.

Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.