Accounting Specialist II - Payroll

$39,270 - $39,270/Yr

Western Nebraska Community College - Scottsbluff, NE

Full-time

Scottsbluff, NE

Educational Services

About the position

The Accounting Specialist II - Payroll is responsible for processing payroll for the college, preparing necessary documents for computerized journal entries, reconciling payroll liabilities, and submitting payroll tax reporting and payments. This role also involves performing various technical accounting duties and serving as backup for other accounting positions within the department, while ensuring compliance with college policies and confidentiality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all payroll processing functions, including collaborating with HR regarding changes and managing communications to the campus community.
• Calculate, process, and monitor garnishments.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts monthly and prepare all necessary corrections.
• Prepare assigned electronic journal entry upload files.
• Maintain records on employee leaves and other payroll deductions, including analysis of requests and entry into the payroll system.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, or annual state payroll tax reporting for withholding and state unemployment taxes.
• Coordinate applications for state withholding or unemployment tax accounts.
• Prepare assigned annual tax information returns.
• Maintain reports needed for payroll tax reporting.
• Respond to employee inquiries and complaints.
• Assist with end of day balancing of cash drawer and preparation of cash boxes for college events.
• Provide clerical support including computer data entry, filing, copying and answering the phone; maintain a variety of records, reports and files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in accounting, business or a related field.
• Two years of increasingly responsible technical payroll experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.