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Bryan Olson
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POSITION SUMMARY
Unlock the door to a dynamic career with Controller’s Group Inc.! As a Payroll Accountant, you will dive into the heart of our mission to empower individuals on their journey to financial freedom. You will play a pivotal role in gathering and validating timesheets, mastering payroll software intricacies, and ensuring accurate compensation aligned with federal tax regulations and State labor laws. This person must perform work of a specialized and confidential nature. As a key player, you will be at the forefront of resolving payroll-related matters with urgency, embodying integrity and confidentiality.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Controller’s Group Inc. provides best in class accounting & finance temporary staffing services. Our mission is to help our clients and candidates achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals through placing high impact candidates. We’re passionate about helping people attain financial freedom. For over 20 years we’ve partnered with thousands of companies and tens of thousands of candidates providing them with our strategic approach to their hiring and placement needs. We’re inspired and committed to seeing each team member reach their individual goals through the work we do together. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we’re inspirational, accountable, transparent, disciplined, aligned, and results-oriented. We operate nationally and are growing by the day.
OBJECTIVES
Gather and examine timesheets to ensure their validity
Assist in Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes
Using QuickBooks, perform billing and invoicing procedures with accuracy and timeliness
Entering start and end times into Paylocity payroll software
Capture approved PTO and sick leave requests
Ensure compensation for overtime work is calculated at the appropriate rate and that annual leave is calculated accordingly
Confirm legally mandated and optional deductions have been processed correctly
Prepare and distribute softcopy electronic paychecks
Perform all payroll related tasks well before the pay run to ensure staff members are compensated and notified on a timely basis
Address payroll-related inquires on a timely basis
Urgently and accurately work to resolve discrepancies in payroll payments
COMPETENCIES
Familiarity with payroll software
Excellent data entry, data cleaning and math skills
Knowledge of legislation and procedures pertaining to salary deductions
Capacity to keep track of all ongoing tasks
Adherence to all prescribed ethical guidelines, including confidentiality
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, including high proficiency in all MS Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining a positive attitude
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions
Demonstrate strong relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to think critically, in order to develop the best strategy
High level of integrity, self-confident with an history of producing results
Ability to demonstrate independent thinking as well as a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
4 year degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required
Experience processing payroll through Paylocity preferred
Minimum 1 year experience in accounting and payroll required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to spend prolonged periods of time standing, sitting, or walking
401K, with employer match after one year of employment
Professional Development & Training Opportunities
If this position caught your eye and you’re a motivated and goal-oriented individual with a passion for learning and developing yourself, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to bryan@controllersgroup.net.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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