Payroll Accountant

SUMMARY: The Payroll/Staff Accountant reports to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for Payroll processing and assisting with general accounting duties as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Payroll and Benefits
  
  
  
  • Prepares and processes computerized UKG payroll for US employees on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Maintains payroll records and ensures distribution of checks.
  • Reconciles payroll information as required by accounting per pay period and annual tracking.
  • Creates time and labor reports.
  • Processes vacation benefits and sick benefits by request and monitors availability of benefit.
  • Partners with HR staff in the benefits administration process to ensure all deductions are accurate and timely.
  • Monitors deductions for annual limits (401k, FSA, etc.).
  • Maintains all payroll records in an efficient, orderly and secure manner.
  • Reconciles monthly fringe benefits reports and provider billings.
  • Prepares and verifies all assigned Journal entries relating to payroll, benefits and deductions. Reconciles entries and computer year-to-date figures in preparation for year end.
  • Reconciles payroll related general ledger accounts.
  
  
  
  

• Staff Accounting
  
  
  
  • Assists in month end close activities.
  • Reconciles general ledger accounts.
  • Ensures monthly reconciliation of accounts to subsidiary ledgers.
  • Monthly reconciliation of bank statements.
  • Records journal entries for recurring and miscellaneous transactions.
  • Assists in implementing new accounting systems and processes.
  
  
  
  

• Other Responsibilities
  
  
  
  • Assists in other support of the finance department such as filing, archiving, and ad-hoc reporting.
  
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly proficient with numbers and accounting spreadsheets.
• Highly proficient with third party payroll, including timekeeping systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.
• Ability to use PC and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word), Outlook.
• Ability to learn new software packages as necessary.
• Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
• Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations within a reasonable amount of time.
• Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization (both inside and outside the company).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years payroll experience; manufacturing environment preferred
• UKG Pro and UTM experience
• Experience in a general accounting role

Base Pay Range: $70k - $80k

Compensation Disclosure:

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is listed above. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. The final salary offer will be based on these criteria and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job-related reasons. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to HR@phillipsandtemro.com

Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees:

• Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share)
• HSA/FSA
• STD and LTD (company provided)
• Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life
• EAP (company provided)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Volunteer hours
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement