DEPARTMENT: Accounting, Central New York Regional Transportation Authority

SALARY RANGE: $55,623 to $ 62,171

Note: Starting salary is determined by evaluation of experience and qualifications for the position.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the processing of the CNYRTA payroll and associated accounting functions.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Prepare and process weekly payrolls, following established procedures, and adhering weekly deadlines for 500+ employees.

Process other employee payments such as, productivity, reimbursements, and other non-recurring pay.

Generate and issue physical paychecks, paystubs, and electronic transfers.

Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.

Responsible for issuing manual checks, voids and reviewing and resolving outstanding payroll checks.

Update employee payroll records with tax withholding, direct deposit changes, garnishments, levies and other recurring deductions.

Prepare weekly labor journal entries.

Assist with annual audits.

Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.

Assists in preparation of Quarterly Federal 941s and State NYS-45 Reports.

Assists in preparation and distribution of yearly W2s to employees.

Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Supports Payroll Manager as needed.

Performs other Payroll related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Education/Experience: Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting with 3 years of experience in payroll preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience in payroll and accounting software.

In-depth understanding of payroll procedures, laws, taxes and best practices for payroll management.

Keen awareness of ethics and understanding of ethics requirements as they apply to accounting functions.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of finance.

Knowledge and thorough understanding of internal control principles and practices.

Knowledge and thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and pronouncements.

Knowledge of CNYRTA and department policies and procedures including ability to recognize performance trends and establish general protocols to respond to those trends.

Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws and regulations.

Skill in planning and organizing work independently.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Applications and In-House Transfer Requests must be submitted to Danielle Raineri or go onto our website at www.centro.org and apply! All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. CNYTRA reserves the right to select a candidate from within or outside the Company.

CNY Centro

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