Accountant II (Payroll Costing)

About the role

The Accountant II performs professional accounting and auditing work independently and at the full performance level in support of payroll costing and general accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Process and post payroll transactions to the general ledger
• Review and analyze the trial balance on both a modified accrual and full accrual basis
• Prepare, review, and submit payroll costing reports, reconciliations, work papers, schedules, and supporting documentation for audit purposes
• Prepare statements and analytical reports related to payroll expenses, accruals, and trends
• Prepare monthly and annual reconciliations for payroll liabilities and payroll-related expense accounts
• Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to City departments regarding payroll corrections, employee records adjustments, and departmental payroll postings
• Respond to requests for payroll costing and accounting information in a timely and professional manner
• Participate in the development, documentation, and implementation of payroll costing policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of governmental accounting experience required
• Minimum of two (2) years using Oracle ERP system or comparable financial systems
• Minimum of three (3) years of payroll processing or payroll accounting experience

Qualifications

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, fund and grant accounting, and internal controls
• Payroll costing concepts, payroll-related liabilities, and expense recognition
• Working knowledge of Oracle Payroll, Oracle ERP system, or similar enterprise resource planning systems
• Experience with Oracle Time & Labor (preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel functions and data analysis techniques required
• Ability to Generate system reports and successfully run payroll-related processes and interfaces
• Research, analyze, and interpret financial and payroll data
• Apply critical thinking to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and ensure data integrity
• Communicate technical accounting information clearly to non-accounting stakeholders
• Manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment