Accountant - Payroll and Financial Specialist
2 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Accountant - Payroll and Financial Specialist to join our team at the City of Cambridge. This is a full-time, benefitted position with a competitive salary range of $54,000 to $58,800.
The successful candidate will be responsible for full-cycle payroll and general accounting activities, exercising independent judgment while adhering to established policies and procedures, regulations, and best practices. They will ensure work quality and accuracy, overseeing the maintenance, collection, and preparation of appropriate payroll and accounting records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full-cycle payroll process, including timely activation of new employee data and changes to current employee data in payroll system
- Timely submission of time and attendance records
- Timely submission of payroll data and funding request for payroll preparation
- Timely and accurate payment of all withholding taxes, employee retirement plan contributions, employee deductions
- Coordinating with accounting department regarding appropriate journal entries
- Timely and accurate preparation of employees W-2's and associated filings with Federal/State agencies
- Coordinate with the Administrative Services department to ensure correct employee data
- Assist employees with payroll related matters via telephone or email
- Interface with payroll service to resolve any system issues
- Assure compliance with applicable Federal/State rules and regulation related to payroll administration
- Generate payroll related management reports as requested and assist with any audit requests
Requirements:
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; two years of directly related work experience regarded as equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in payroll administration and/or accounting/finance role
- Proven experience in successful payroll administration, accounting, or finance role
- Knowledge and experience with payroll software; Paycom preferred
- Knowledge of applicable Federal/State rules and regulations related to payroll administration and accounting principles and practices
- Familiarity with financial accounting statements
- Experience with general ledger and billing and payments functions
- Proficiency with MS Excel, Adobe, Outlook, Power Point skills
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