Payroll Accountant

About Us

Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Overview

                                                                                                                                                          Job Summary

Perform various payroll accounting duties including payroll tax preparation, review, and filing; preparing, entering, reviewing journal entries; reviewing general ledger accounts; calculating and processing bonus payments; and creating reports for internal and external stakeholders.  Research and assist with the implementation of new and revised payroll laws.  Perform other related work.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify timely and accurate tax payments.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll tax filings and amendments.
• Maintain accruals for various earnings including bonus and lump sum programs; collaborate with Payroll and HR leadership on accurate and timely payments.
• Prepare, enter, and review journal entries.
• Compute and validate various earnings and earnings corrections.
• Prepare and balance manual adjustments to earnings and withholdings.
• Construct custom data requests and assist with audits.
• Research payroll implications of new laws related to pay and withholdings; help implement changes to ensure compliance.
• Review and document applicable processes and procedures; make suggestions for process improvement and efficiencies.
• Perform reviews of payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

                                                                                                                                          Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a financial account or staff accountant role.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of experience in payroll related accounting.
• Creating, posting, reviewing and approving journal entries.
• Computing tax payments, completing tax forms, and reconciling tax entries.
• Researching payroll tax laws and making recommendations for implementation.
• Utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills dealing with a variety of payroll/accounting scenarios with close attention to detail.
• Effectively prioritizing and performing a variety of simultaneous tasks (multi-tasking) in a high-pressure environment, demonstrating initiative and self-direction to complete projects within expected deadlines or defined time estimates.
• Demonstrating proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software with a strong emphasis in Excel.

Ability To:

• Work under pressure to meet deadlines of a variety of simultaneous workloads.
• Manage multiple priorities and assess to adjust quickly as conditions warrant or priorities change.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and initiative.
• Perform all tasks with integrity and extreme confidentiality.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience:

• Financial reporting (GAAP) and general ledger experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Master’s degree.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

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EEO/Inclusivity

As WinCo Foods continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.