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Robert Half Payroll Accountant in Richmond, Virginia
Description
We are providing an opportunity for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our clients' team in the education sector! The role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity, where you will be responsible for a variety of accounting and payroll tasks.
Responsibilities:
• Managing and processing customer credit applications with accuracy and efficiency
• Maintaining and updating customer credit records regularly
• Resolving customer inquiries related to payroll and accounting
• Monitoring customer accounts and initiating appropriate action when necessary
• Handling the processing and reconciliation of biweekly payroll for 101-500 employees
• Proficiently using Microsoft Excel for various accounting functions
• Managing and adjusting journal entries as part of general ledger maintenance
• Executing month-end journal entries and recalculations
• Ensuring all accounting functions and payroll processes adhere to industry standards and company policies.
• Utilizing state payroll software for efficient workflow management.
Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing payroll operations, preferably within the education sector.
• Proficient in accounting functions and general ledger management.
• Experience in managing a payroll size of 101 to 500 employees.
• Ability to process biweekly payroll efficiently and accurately.
• Skills in reconciling payroll to ensure all discrepancies are resolved.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, report generation, and payroll calculations.
• Experience in creating ledger journal entries, month-end journal entries, and adjusting journal entries.
• A solid understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with various departments.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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