Somerset County Public Schools · 11 hours ago
Payroll Accountant
Westover, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$57K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expSomerset County Public Schools is seeking a Payroll Accountant to perform various administrative and accounting functions related to payroll. The role involves preparing and processing payroll, responding to inquiries, and coordinating with Human Resources, among other responsibilities.
Primary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Preparation and distribution of payroll and related reports
Responds to inquiries regarding payroll including response to phone calls, preparation and distribution of correspondence, forms and documents
Works in coordination with Human Resources to process and/or confirm changes to the employee database based on proper documentation
Performs reconciliation of salaried and substitute payroll
Review, data entry and upload of timesheets and miscellaneous pay
Review and data entry of leave
Prepares timely remittance of payroll taxes and coordinates payment of withholdings
Monitors payroll general ledger accounts
Performs reconciliations, account analysis, and journal entries
Preparation of tax reports monthly, quarterly and annually. (e.g. 941, Unemployment, State taxes, W-2’s)
Preparation of State Retirement reports in accordance with requirements
Preparation of various payroll reports (e.g. budget, financial reporting, negotiations, Worker’s Compensation)
Maintenance of state and federal tax tables
Provides reports and documentation as necessary for audits
Maintains payroll files and records
Makes suggestions for improvements of the finance department policies and procedures
Assist with training other staff to improve financial reporting and compliance with policies
Provides assistance and support to other Finance Staff as appropriate
Prepares monthly bank reconciliations
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirement of an Associate Degree in Accounting or Business (Relevant professional experience may be accepted in place of a formal degree)
At least three (3) years of work experience in an accounting field
Must have experience processing payroll and preparing Federal and State payroll tax returns
A valid driver's license is required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, reporting manuals, education law and legislation
Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in English
Ability to calculate using an adding machine and apply basic concepts of algebra
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Knowledge of basic accounting software functions
Proficient with data entry and typing
Time management, efficiency, and organizational skills are critical for meeting deadlines and reporting requirements
Ability to work collaboratively to accomplish system wide goals
Must be detail oriented and able to accomplish a wide variety of tasks
Highest level of integrity, accountability, dependability, timeliness and professional ethics is expected
Ability to properly maintain and handle confidential information
Preferred
Knowledge of school systems and proficiency with PowerSchool's eFinance or comparable accounting software
Company
Somerset County Public Schools
Somerset County Public Schools providing engaging, technology enhanced instruction and balanced extra-curricular programs.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase