Payroll Staff Accountant

Overview:

DNI is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing various payroll-related tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal regulations, for all seven companies supported under DNI.

• Payroll Journal Entries: Generate and enter semi-monthly payroll journal entries into the accounting system.
• Insurance Benefit Invoices: Audit insurance benefit invoices by cross-referencing expenses to employee deductions.
• Balance Sheet and Bank Reconciliations: Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet and bank accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
• Tax Agency Accounts: Apply for tax agency accounts, ensuring all necessary documentation is submitted and maintained. Provide tax information to our third party payroll provider and resolve payroll return discrepancies.
• Internal Audits: Conduct internal audits of payroll records to identify inconsistencies and implement corrective actions.
• 941 Reports: Reconcile 941 reports quarterly to ensure accurate reporting of payroll taxes.
• 401k Census: Populate and reconcile annual 401k Census.
• External Audits: Provide support during external financial audits by pulling documentation and performing reconciliations.

Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Exercises discretion when handling confidential information
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform complex calculations
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Equipment/Systems:

This position requires a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel).

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting
• Three years payroll experience or a similar role
• JAMIS experience a plus

Supervisory Responsibility- There is no supervisory responsibility in this position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a hybrid work from home/office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is a largely sedentary role that primarily requires sitting at a desk in front of a computer for long periods of time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.