Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Robert Half • Chesterton, IN • 4h ago

Description The Accounting Manager Payroll specialist administers the activities relating to the company payroll and benefits including developing, implementing, and monitoring all processes. This individual will perform internal audits and control procedures to ensure that all wages and taxes are accurate. Furthermore, this employee will be the company's subject matter expert with all bi-weekly payroll and benefits.

Essential Job Functions:

Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees; including reviewing timecards, administering garnishments, and entering adjustments, bonuses, retro pay, and PTO payouts.

Process off cycle checks as required.

Record journal entries for payroll.

Implement and maintain payroll best practices to improve efficiency and consult with Human Resources to improve payroll processes.

Evaluate and implement payroll system upgrades and changes.

Run and submit reports to workers' compensation insurance provider.

Review quarterly and year-end tax reports and W-2's for accuracy.

Process Fringe Benefit and 1099 year-end payrolls.

Produce reports as needed based on wages, hours, and staff evaluations.

Assist all employees with benefit programs including changes, enrollments, and terminations.

Assist with open enrollment period in conjunction with the plan representatives. This includes preparation and distribution of materials.

Audit plans along with payroll for accuracy of enrollments.

Assist in year-end audits of workers' compensation insurance and 401k plan.

Address benefit inquiries to ensure timely and accurate resolutions.

Process monthly billings from providers. Review billings for accuracy.

Assist in year-end survey and financial audit.

Reconcile payroll and benefit accounts with the general ledger.

Provides backup support for Accounting Department as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Effective leadership of team environment

At least 4+ years of experience administering payroll and benefits. Work experience should include knowledge of payroll practices, benefits administration, and compliance or other related experience.

Superior judgment and decision-making skills

Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity to manage sensitive and confidential situations.

Strong understanding of payroll and benefit processes and procedures, including eligibility and enrollment rules.

Effective communicator at all levels in the organization

Possess strong organization skills and ability to complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline

Required Skills:

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Employ critical thinking and problem solving

Ethical reasoning and decision making

Receptive and responsive to feedback

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency

Maintain employee confidentiality

Travel: Travel between locations is expected for this position. Requirements Month End Close, General Ledger, Financial Statement Audits, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Payroll, MS Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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