Payroll Accountant II
- Des Moines, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage third-party administrator to complete federal and state tax reports and submit state unemployment reports and payments, tax deposits, and other required reports and payments within appropriate period
- Manage and prioritize workload to meet critical deadlines and avoid penalties
- Accurately prepare, compute, input, and process payroll for employees including all payroll tax calculations and system setup
- Collaborate with Human Resources to create new employee payroll records, determine eligibility of employee benefits, ensure benefit deductions are accurate, inactivate employee records, and issue manual checks if required by state guidelines
- Update employee records for paid time off and benefit information, position and grade changes, location changes, wage increases, and garnishments and child support withholding
- Reconcile monthly billings and submit payments for various benefit vendors
- Setup elections, verify calculations, and submit contributions for company’s 401(k) plan
- Maintain worker’s compensation plan setup and submit monthly reporting for OCIP and CCIP policies
- Create journal entries and reconcile payroll general ledger accounts on a routine basis
- Communicate effectively and build trust both inside and outside of the company for payroll-related matters
- Meet established quality standards while ensuring work is accurate
- Routinely test and challenge updates in the computer system-operating environment to ensure accuracy
- Identify, recommend, and/or implement process changes to make the payroll process more efficient
- Stay abreast of changing government regulations regarding payroll
- Experience:
- 4+ years of payroll experience required
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus
- Skills:
- Analytical with strong math aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of federal taxation and multi-state tax laws/filing regulations
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Flexibility to pivot priorities as needed
- Positive attitude and open to change
- Team player who is willing to jump in and help where needed
- Technology:
- Proficient in 10-key and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
- Competitive Pay
- Rewarding Bonus Program
- Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
- Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
- Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards