Payroll Accountant

Position Summary

The Accountant reports directly to the Director of Accounting. This position performs a broad array of professional accounting duties and all duties associated with payroll processing.
Salary Schedule Placement: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E2 02 ($49,686 - $66,832) based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge of accounting principles and methods and ability to apply and adapt established methods to varied account transactions.

Prepares complete and accurate accounting reports and statements of moderate difficulty.

Performs detailed work involving written or numerical data and makes mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.

Inputs and posts accounting data to general ledger accounts from subsidiary record and other sources.

Makes adjustment journal vouchers and verifies for correct application of accounting principles and mathematical accuracy.

Assists in the development of new methods and procedures for the operation of accounting department.

Conducts special surveys of institutional fiscal operations for use in preparing budgets or controlling expenditures; prepare reports of such surveys for managerial decision making.

Assists in preparation of annual budget, prepares reports for and advises department heads on available budgets.

Prepares payroll based on authorized payroll reports and approved leave records.

Prepares annual employee Earnings Statements and Employer Provided Health Insurance Offer Statements (W-2 and 1095-C).

Maintains personnel and payroll files with documentation for all audits and legal requests.

Informs the Director of Accounting of discrepancies in payroll reporting and resolves problems before printing payroll checks.

Manages the unemployment claims by responding promptly to inquiries from the unemployment office.

Assists employees in completion of forms required for payroll deductions.

Secures documents as listed in the Personnel Procedures Manual from supervisors and employees to support the payroll file.

Collects monthly payroll reports from supervisors and verifies available leave for absences reported during the current pay period.

Maintains accurate records of leave benefits for all employees.

Serves as the liaison between TRS/PEEHIP and the College.

Prepares and submits payroll data for monthly, quarterly, and annually reporting to local, state, and federal government agencies.

Prepares and processes payroll direct deposits and check payments.

Serves on various college committees as assigned.

Assists in the registration process.

Assists with the fiscal year end closing and annual external audit.

Cross trains in other positions within the Administrative and Fiscal Services Division.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

Bachelor’s Degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or related field from a regionally accredited university.

Three years of experience in accounting, business, finance or related field; and experience in a college or university setting preferred.

Experience with a computerized automated accounting system; Ellucian (Banner) experience preferred.

Knowledge of standard accounting policies, procedures, regulations, general accounting principles, mathematics and the ability to analyze and problem solve.

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:
None

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook

Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure and multi-task

Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize under minimum supervision

Application Procedures/Additional InformationApplicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.A complete application packet consists of:A cover letterAn Online applicationA current resumeA copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.