Fms Payroll Accountant

Do you want to work in the business of hopes and dreams where you can make a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to work with a company that was ranked 14th in a Top Workplace review for 2022 and 2023? Join the Mains'l crew on our journey to change the world and make it a better place, one person at a time.
Mains'l Services, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time FMS Payroll Accountant. The FMS Payroll Accountant works with the FMS team offering innovative software solutions which help support people who need assistance to live in their communities. The FMS Payroll Accountant will have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others as you partner with our agency partners to support their programs payroll and tax needs. This position gives you the opportunity to help people successfully direct their supports and services to fulfill their hopes and dreams.
We offer a competitive salary and a benefit package: health, dental, life, 401(k), long-term disability and paid time off! Mains'l Services, Inc. offers a flexible, casual environment which provides employees work and life balance.
Mains'l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.
Salary: $51,000 - $65,000 yearly
Your day-to-day work may include:

• Processes payroll and accounts payable payments for household employers in multiple states.
• Responsible for accurately processing emergency payrolls when requested by the agencies;
• Processes voluntary and involuntary deductions, such as levies, garnishments and Corrective Action Plan payments;
• Processes banking transactions. Includes initiating EFT files, EFT reissues, positive pay upload and researching any payroll/accounts payable payments that may have been returned;
• Keeps abreast of tax rules and regulations, including Federal, multiple states and localities;
• Identifies and assists in developing FMS system enhancements;
• Provide quality and excellent customer service to internal and external partners, and program participants using comprehensive knowledge and research to communicate effectively with team members and partners.
  • Includes researching and special requests;
• Solves problems concerning payroll, answers inquiries, and enforces payroll policies;
• Responsible for reconciling, filing and paying quarterly/annual taxes for multiple states and local agencies;
• Responsible for end of year filing requirements including processing FICA refunds, distributing W-2 and 1099 Misc. forms, reconciling wages and taxes reported to SSA with wages and taxes reported to IRS;
• Maintains and reconciles multiple bank accounts and bank statements;
• Responsible to retrieve 835 billing files from Medicaid, apply the files to agency accounts receivable and make files available to the agencies;
• Develops and distributes reports for various agencies;
• Works with agencies on unclaimed property reporting and filing for states where checks are issued;

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting related field preferred, but not required
• Ability to learn and use electronic systems to efficiently and effectively manage work processes and documentation
• Creative, innovative, inquisitive and eager to learn other accounting software programs
• Ability to use oral and written communication effectively
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and employees, and to recognize their needs
• Ability to adapt to changing roles and responsibilities
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, exceptional accuracy, familiarity with tax filings, good with numbers, ability to work independently & with our team, strong customer service skills