Job Description
Job Description
Role : Accountant (Payroll)
Employment Type : Contract to hire (6 month-1 year before it converts permanently )
Location : Washington D.C
Office Schedule : in office 2x a week
Pay : $40 - $45 / Hour
Salary Conversion : $90000 - $100000
Background check : MUST be able to pass credit, criminal and employment verification check
Citizen ship : Must be a USA Citizen
Int Job ID : 10026160
Our client, a well-known and reputable Non-Profit is looking to add a Payroll Accountant to their team. They are looking for someone who can handle all aspects of Payroll with a focus on reconciliation, and preparing payroll journal entries. .
Please note, this is a true contract to hire, but will convert permanently 6 months-1 year
Requirements
- 5 years of Payroll reconciliation experience
- 5 years of experience posting timecards to the General Ledger
- Experience processing Payroll for 200 employees
- MUST be able to pass credit, criminal and employment verification check
Accounting knowledge required :
Review, examine and reconcile accounting transactions;Determine that documentation is adequate to support executing payment requests; and,Determine that transactions are properly coded for entry into the general ledger.Payroll Expertise
Minimum of two years of payroll processing experience required.Thorough and current knowledge of payroll, automated payroll systems, and the legal and regulatory environment affecting payroll. Highly skilled user of automated payroll systems.Strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated reliance of confidentialityResponsibilities
Payroll : Administers payroll for federal and donated employees.Payroll system and database maintenance : The Payroll Administrator maintains time-reporting for federal (Kronos) and donated (UltiPro) employees. As required, coordinates with Human Resources and payroll providers to ensure the accuracy and completeness of employee pay data (including leave records) in the payroll / HR systems.Payroll processing : Processes two bi-weekly payrolls and ensures that all employees are paid promptly and accurately.Payroll problem resolution Identifies and resolves all payroll and payroll-related issues. Responds to written and verbal inquires and requests from employees, supervisors, HR, timekeepers and the payroll service providers.Payroll accounting and reporting : Prepares payroll journal entries, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accruals. Reconciles and / or analyzes all payroll-related accounts.Reviews Quarterly Processor reports and coordinates final W-2 / W-3 production :Understands imputed costs, FECA and unemployment : in order to coordinate with HR, monitor with Federal agencies (e.g., DOL) and prepare related accounting entries.Reporting : Prepares financial reports, statements and analyses as directed. Examples include support for the compensation aspects of the audited financial statements and Form 990, partnering with the HR benefits function to assure employee master file information is accurate, leading to accurate payroll, reviewing benefit statements, etc.Policies and procedures : Maintains current and complete documentation of policies and procedures relating to payroll and payroll processing.Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?
Pay : We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsBenefits & Bonuses : You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonusesPermanent Employment : Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employmentConnections : You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizationsOptions : You are presented multiple employment options near your homeProfessional Development : You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiationAddison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
