SEEKING A PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT IN THE DES MOINES AREA!!

Job Description
As a Payroll Accountant, you will collaborate with business units to ensure weekly timecards are submitted correctly. You will be responsible for accurately preparing, computing, inputting, and processing payroll for hourly employees, including both union and non-union employees. Additionally, you will update employee records as requested, ensuring proper approvals are obtained for all employee transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute payroll checks, and arrange for checks to be mailed as necessary.
• Ensure union payroll matters comply by verifying rates, titles, benefits, deductions, and monthly reports for accuracy.
• Maintain hourly personnel payroll records.
• Coordinate unemployment compensation claims with a third-party administrator.
• Complete verification of employment.
• Prepare and validate payroll reports.
• Test and evaluate updates in the computer system-operating environment to ensure accuracy.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process changes to improve payroll efficiency.
• Stay informed about changing government regulations regarding payroll.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in payroll processing, data entry, check processing, payroll tax, general ledger, journal entry, and payroll accounting.
• 2+ years of payroll experience.
• Proficient in 10-key and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is desirable, or willingness to obtain.

Work Environment
This position offers a flexible work environment with the opportunity to work three days in the office and two days from home, contingent upon solid performance and after six months of employment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute payroll checks, and arrange for checks to be mailed as necessary.
• Ensure union payroll matters comply by verifying rates, titles, benefits, deductions, and monthly reports for accuracy.
• Maintain hourly personnel payroll records.
• Coordinate unemployment compensation claims with a third-party administrator.
• Complete verification of employment.
• Prepare and validate payroll reports.
• Test and evaluate updates in the computer system-operating environment to ensure accuracy.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process changes to improve payroll efficiency.
• Stay informed about changing government regulations regarding payroll

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave