Payroll Accountant

at  Robert Half

We are offering an exciting long-term contract employment opportunity for a Payroll Accountant in Beverly Hills, California. This role is instrumental in the financial sector, specifically focusing on payroll accounting tasks for various city departments. As a Payroll Accountant, you will be tasked with maintaining complex payroll records, assisting with budget activities, managing general ledger activities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

• Manage complex payroll-related accounting clerical records and ensure their accuracy.
• Assist with annual changes in budget codes and conversion to New Year budget codes, focusing on payroll-related adjustments.
• Participate in the routine closing of the general ledger concerning payroll transactions.
• Monitor and ensure proper posting and reconciliation of payroll data from sub-ledgers into the general ledger.
• Identify and address any internal control deficiencies related to payroll activities.
• Collaborate with other city divisions to ensure proper posting and reconciliation of payroll to the General Ledger.
• Prepare work papers related to payroll for financial statements, various Federal, State, other outside agencies’ reporting requirements, internal users, and other stakeholders.
• Implement procedures to resolve payroll-related issues stemming from reconciliations with other city divisions or external suppliers.
• Utilize ADP - Financial Services, ADP Workforce Now, 401k - RRSP Administration, Accounts Payable (AP), Auditing, Payroll, Payroll - Garnishments, Payroll Law, and Payroll Functions to perform tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Proficiency in ADP - Financial Services and ADP Workforce Now
• Experience in 401k - RRSP Administration
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)
• Skilled in Auditing processes
• Expertise in Payroll management
• Experience with Payroll - Garnishments
• Understanding of Payroll Law
• Ability to handle various Payroll Functions
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Relevant professional certifications are advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proven experience in a similar role is preferred
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal payroll and tax laws and regulations.
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