HLB HAMT
We are looking for an Payroll Accountant who is responsible for the preparation and processing of payroll for client employees.
Roles and Responsibilities
· Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
· Responsible for the coordination efforts between payroll, human resources, budget and other departments of clients to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data
· Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, travel, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
· Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, sickness, and nontaxable wages.
· Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer’s social security, and workers compensation payments
· Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
· Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
· Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
· Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
· Ensure that all industry standards accounting laws are followed
· Send suggestions to the Director regarding the issues that affect the payroll accounts
Candidate Profile
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field.
· Minimum 1-2 years of experience in accounting
· Certificate in any professional accounting body would be an added advantage
· Have an eye for detail and accuracy.
· Good computer skills: MS Word, Excel, any accounting software
· Mastery over numbers and being quick with numerical calculations
· Have a high level of integrity, as they will know about the earnings of many employees, confidentiality.
· Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
· Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure
· Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines