Senior Accountant - Payroll, Tax & Financial Reporting Lead

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska invites applications for Senior Accountant to oversee payroll tax, accounting, and payroll processing with timely deliverables. The role includes supervising other finance staff and supporting CFO on special projects.

Responsibilities include preparing quarterly and annual payroll tax reports, managing 941/940 filings, garnishments, G/L entries, and year-end W-2s, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.
• 5+ years of experience in government fund accounting.
• Experience in payroll and payroll implementation.
• MIP Abila Fund accounting software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Prepare quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax reports.
• Transmit 941, 940, 944 and 943 through MIP Abila accounting software.
• Calculate garnishment deductions and process for payment.
• Set up general ledger journal entries for payroll.
• Reconciling all payroll account.
• Monitor due dates, confirm amounts and generate electronic tax payments through EFTPS.
• Resolve IRS and Nebraska Department of Revenue notices.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Prepare year-end W-2 and related reports.
• Assist CFO with additional financial projects as needed.
• Other duties to support the finance department.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

MIP Abila Fund accounting software

Job description

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska invites applications for Senior Accountant to oversee payroll tax, accounting, and payroll processing with timely deliverables. The role includes supervising other finance staff and supporting CFO on special projects.

Responsibilities include preparing quarterly and annual payroll tax reports, managing 941/940 filings, garnishments, G/L entries, and year-end W-2s, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.