What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Accountant position at The Davey Tree Expert Company?
Job Description
Job Description
Company : The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations :
Additional Locations : NA
Work Site : On Site
Req ID : 207862
Position Overview
The Payroll Accountant is responsible for analyzing payroll data, conducting tests for new wage types, union rate changes, and benefit adjustments, and preparing detailed payroll reports. This role involves reviewing and reconciling union reports, managing general ledger entries for union dues and garnishments, and ensuring accuracy in unposted payroll results. The Payroll Accountant collaborates with the Payroll and Human Resources teams to provide ongoing support and resolve payroll-related inquiries.
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Job Duties
- Review unposted payroll results and prepare journal entries as necessary.
- Prepare and document all payroll testing for new wage types, union rate changes, and benefit changes.
- Assist in the preparation of union reports.
- Review union reports, upload reports, and remit payments.
- Approve and finalize union reports and payroll to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Conduct internal payroll audits to confirm accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare general ledger reconciliations for union due and garnishment accounts.
- Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Coordinate with the Legal Department for compliance and union-related matters.
- Create payroll reports as needed.
- Provide support to Payroll and Human Resources as needed.
- Utilize payroll software efficiently.
- Maintain thorough records for all payroll transactions.
- Collaborate with Accounting for year-end processing of payroll, tax filings, and union benefits reports.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Follow all company policies, procedures and work rules.
- Consistently ensures union rate changes, wage types and benefit modifications are accurately reflected in the payroll system and all payroll-related accounts are properly reconciled.
- Demonstrates expertise in payroll-related software, applying correct wage types, managing union dues and garnishments, and preparing accurate and compliant payroll reports.
- Provides support to Payroll and Human Resources teams, assisting with union report preparation, and effectively communicating payroll discrepancies to management or employees.
Qualifications
Required : 2- or 4-year degree in accounting.
Required : At least 1-2 years of payroll experience.
Required : Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP (Employee Central Payroll), EPR, ADP, and other computer or software programs necessary to complete job duties.
Preferred : Fluency in Spanish is beneficial, or a willingness to learn.
Additional Information
What We Offer :
Company Overview
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations : If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type : Permanent
Job Type : Full Time
Travel Expectations : None
