Payroll Accountant

Company: Aerotek
Location: Belleville
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Payroll Accountant Description:

• Oversee employee paychecks
• Calculate net salaries considering deductions and withholdings
• Ensure payroll and tax documents are accurate
• Update general ledger and payroll files
• Prepare accounting files, records, and schedules
• Monitor paid and unpaid leaves
• Process overtime earnings or holiday deductions
• Resolve payroll problems (e.g. overlooked bank holidays, late payments, etc.)
• Answer employee questions concerning payroll
• Participate in payroll audits
• Ensure compliance with governmental laws on payroll accounting and taxesAdditional Skills & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field is required
  • Strong experience and knowledge in payroll and payroll processing
  • Public Accounting or Non profit experience work is a plus
  • Proven communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and interact effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
  • Community college, higher educational institution or governmental entity experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of and proficiency with relevant computer software (such as Microsoft Excel, Access and Word) preferred About Aston Carter:Aston Carter is a distinguished global provider of recruitment and staffing services to companies requiring highly specialized business professionals. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aston Carter has an unrivaled commitment to delivering first class service to clients and business professionals across a variety of disciplines, including Accounting and Finance as well as Governance, Risk and Compliance. With more than 60 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, Aston Carter provides local, regional and global expertise to drive value and meet our customers' unique needs. Aston Carter is a division of Aerotek. Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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