Payroll & Accounting Specialist

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Description of responsibilities: The role of Payroll and Accounting Specialist involves ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processing and related financial tasks. The position requires close collaboration with supervisors, payroll providers, and employees to manage payroll, benefits, and contract-related processes. Key responsibilities include timecard verification, payroll funding, benefits reconciliation, and contract management, along with providing support to the Accounts Payable team.

+ Verify that all regular, overtime, and performance-related payments adhere to standard practices and the collective bargaining agreement. + Ensure accuracy in timekeeping and payment entries, collaborating with supervisors to address discrepancies.

+ Work closely with payroll providers to guarantee timely bi-weekly payroll processing and 457 Plan funding. + Confirm accuracy of all monetary transactions, employee information, and account details.

+ Address employee concerns related to hourly wages, payroll benefits, and ensure proper setup for new hires. + Update and maintain current employee records as needed, ensuring all payroll-related data is accurate.

+ Prepare necessary reports for tax filings, pension plans, audits, and journal entries. + Provide backup support for tax-related filings and other reporting needs as required.

+ Monitor and reconcile balances for sick leave, vacation, FMLA, advances, and payroll deductions. + Ensure all payroll-related benefits are accurately accounted for in the payroll system.

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Calculate Wage Adjustments

+ Perform calculations for retroactive pay, paid time off payouts, and other wage adjustments. + Ensure all adjustments are documented and processed in a timely manner.

+ Transfer funds to cover payroll, benefits, and taxes, ensuring proper allocation of resources. + Monitor cash flow to ensure adequate funding for payroll and related obligations.

+ Investigate and resolve complex pay-related issues, researching past practices, policies, and contract language. + Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and HR to determine the appropriate course of action.

+ Track costs and monitor the life-cycle of capital and professional service contracts. + Engage with service providers and engineering firms to ensure timely reporting and cost management.

+ Assist the Accounts Payable Specialist as needed, ensuring seamless processing of payments and invoices. + Step in to cover essential duties during periods of absence or increased workload.

+ Support various accounting tasks as requested, contributing to the overall financial management of the organization. + Engage in continuous learning to improve accounting practices and processes.

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Capital Region Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Capital Region Water actively promotes a diverse and drug-free workplace.