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Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, the entry level Payroll Services Accountant is responsible for performing basic and routine accounting tasks involved in the preparation of accounting entries, financial statements, and reports as instructed. Prepares monthly financial reports and reviews information with department leadership.
Work schedule: Hybrid model – 70% remote 30% onsite (weekly).
Job Duties:
- Assembles data from books of original entry and controlling records and prepares financial statements and reports pertaining to institutional activities.
- Performs reconciliation of institutional general ledger records to subsidiary records and state reports.
- Documents and prepares monthly reconciliation of departmental budget for leadership review.
- Analyzes financial reports and records, making studies or recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
- Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
- Assists in the processing and reconciliation of specific reports and processing of payments.
- Coordinates with specific department in resolving personnel reporting issues and assists in the preparation of adjusting, closing entries and monthly/annual financial reports.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
Experience:
- No experience required.
- Previous payroll or human resources experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures related to general taxes and non-resident alien taxations.
- Basic knowledge of general reporting and account reconciliation.
- Strong attention to detail. Ability to be dependable and flexible to meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Proficiency in applicable software programs, including Microsoft Office.
