Payroll Tax Accountant

Company Description

Anderson, Lower, Whitlow, P.C. is a full-service CPA firm in Bettendorf, Iowa providing audit and accounting services, tax planning and compliance, personal and business financial planning, and a wide array of consulting services.  

Role Description

The payroll accountant will be responsible for full-service payroll processing for 30 clients, tailored to the individual needs of each unique client. This job duty will ensure payrolls are processed on time, accurately, and in accordance with our firm policies; including compliance with federal and state legislation and regulations.  The Payroll accountant will be responsible for payroll tax return preparation, accounting, payroll taxes, journal entries, and other professional services as assigned. This is a full-time on-site role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates for 30 live payroll clients, with additional “after the fact” client processing cycles on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Prepare payroll tax returns (941, 940, W-2s, etc.) using electronic software, and verify that tax forms agree to payroll documents.
• Complete various work papers to provide reconciliation and tie out of tax forms.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Provide superior customer service to our clients, including timely response and resolutions to requests.
• Ensure client’s accounting software and work papers are properly reconciled, updated, and stored electronically.
• Calculate and enter all working time into the electronic billing system for all client activities.
• Performs other professional duties as requested or assigned.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality of all client documents and information.
• Review and maintain clients’ financial records and employee documentation. 

Qualifications

• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Accounting
• Payroll Tax Return Preparation
• Payroll Tax Law knowledge
• Experience with Journal Entries in Accounting
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proficiency or strong ability to learn relevant accounting software (Quickbooks, Quickbooks Online, Thomson Reuters)
• Strong computer literacy and problem-solving skills, including use of Microsoft Office Software Suite
• Associate's degree in Accounting, a related field, or commensurable experience

Anderson, Lower, Whitlow, P.C. provides competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Reduced summer hours
• 120 hours of paid time off & nine paid holidays annually
• Discretionary bonus potential
• Annual performance and compensation reviews
• Discretionary employer profit-sharing contributions annually
• Medical & dental insurance coverage
• Long term disability & group life insurance coverage
• Immediate eligibility in the Firm’s Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan, including 3% employer match
• CPA reimbursement/bonus program
• Firm-paid continuing professional education
• Small, compassionate, and close-knit working environment