Coordinator, Payroll Accounting

Job Summary

Performs overall General Ledger account reconciliation. Enforces adherence to School Board policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Essential Functions

1. Processes, posts, and balances data received from Payroll Department
2. Coordinates and trains assigned staff regarding payroll accounting and third party payment remittances.
3. Monitors daily processing of high volume payroll.
4. Analyzes and reconciles payroll suspense and negative expenditure payroll and benefits accounts.
5. Processes payroll adjustments and balances General Ledger account.
6. Pulls payroll reports to create, assist and remit payments to 3^rd party vendors from payroll deductions
7. Analyzes overtime reports and prepares adjustments to cost centers.
8. Reconciles bi-weekly payroll remittances to the IRS prior to payments. Analyzes IRS 941 quarterly report and reconciles against the General Ledger.

9. Assists management and coworkers with issues related to General Ledger account reconciliation.
10. Perform general accounting analysis, journal entries, and reconciliations

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Business Education, from an accredited college or university (with an emphasis in the areas of accounting, risk management, or insurance).

Experience: Experience and training in account reconciliation and auditing procedures related to an insurance program; workers' compensation preferred. Experience in public schools and/or government administration preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: NA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Extensive knowledge of payroll expense and liability accounting practices, principles, and policies
* Knowledge of payroll deductions, garnishments, federal and state student loans, and private garnishments
* Knowledge of governmental accounting, public school administration, and risk management
* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Accounting Standards
* Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
* Strong word processing and spreadsheet software skills
* Strong payroll liability account reconciliation skills
* Ability to determine source of General Ledger payroll account discrepancies and potential solutions