Payroll/Pension Accountant II

3 weeks ago

West Chester, United States County of Chester Full time
Salary: $61,119.24 Annually

Location : 313 W Market Street - West Chester, PA

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 02915

Department: Controller

Division: Controller

Opening Date: 06/12/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Weekly Hours: 35

Shift: 8:30am-4:30pm

Summary

The Pension/Payroll Accountant III is responsible for providing the Controller - Payroll Group with expert level support in payroll/pension processing for current and former employees.
Essential Duties

  • Responsible for monthly pension processing for approximately 1600 retirees
  • Ensure that all pension spreadsheets are kept current and accurate.
  • Ensure pension procedures are in compliance with Act 96 and county pension plan
  • Year-end pension processing - produce Approx 2500 1099R's and file 945 at year-end for retirees
  • Perform annual maintenance in Peoplesoft for retirees - interest posting, refund flags, etc.
  • Prepare & disperse pension refund checks on a monthly basis
  • Prepare annual pension census report for actuary
  • Assist with reconciling Payroll and Pension bank accounts on a monthly basis
  • Prepare and maintain pension refund/vesting packets.
  • Make monthly Pension tax deposits
  • Backup to Payroll Manager for biweekly payroll processing
  • Maintain Earnings and Deduction tables in PeopleSoft
  • Prepare any necessary journal entries
  • Assist with balancing pension for GASB reporting
  • Maintain 457 b deductions
  • Transfer deduction files to vendors during payroll processing
  • Review Inova data during Payroll Processing.
  • Responsible for balancing deductions during Payroll Processing.
  • Assist employees and department representatives with entries in Inova
  • Asist with training departments in Payroll procedures
  • Oversee the upload of expense reimbursement data into Inova
  • Review the final pay for separated employees.
  • Mentor other Payroll staff members.
  • Review quarterly tax packet from payroll provider & help troubleshoot tax issues
  • Liaise with Pension actuary
  • Software update testing, review results independently
  • Assist with employee updates (direct deposit, W-4, Tax Changes, after tax deductions, etc.)
  • Assist with Payroll department filing, scanning, etc.
  • Assist with responding to, saving, and archiving department emails.
  • Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.
Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, or other related field from an accredited college or university
  • Five or more years of job-related experience
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to learn and use various software packages.
  • Ability to use office machines (fax, copier, calculator, etc.).
  • Integrity and honesty.
  • Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Accurate and detail oriented.
  • Ability to maintain a positive public image for the department and County
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Intermediate-level accounting and bookkeeping skills.
  • Five or more years of payroll processing experience
  • Understanding of PA Act 96 pension law
  • Ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Strong time management skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Comprehensive understanding of DOL rules, IRS/Tax laws.
  • Excellent detail/organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Exhibits a willingness to learn new tasks.
Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
  • Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Applications
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • PeopleSoft Financial skills or the ability to learn PeopleSoft
  • Intermediate Internet skills (for research purposes)
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to stand; walk; reach above shoulder height; bend at the waist or work bent at the waist; and lift or carry items. On rare occasions, the employee will need to climb stairs.

The specific vision requirement listed for this position is:
  • Close vision for reading, writing and data entry.
Work Environment:
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
  • Will work inside 100% of the time.
Other:
  • Required to work with checks (receiving and disbursing).
  • This position requires professionalism.


The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.

01

What is your highest level of education?
  • No formal Education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate)


02

How many total years of experience do you have in payroll administration, finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or a closely related field?
  • None
  • less than 1
  • 1+
  • 2+
  • 3+
  • 4+
  • 5+
  • 6+
  • 7+
  • 8+
  • 9+


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