Position Description

Description

Summary:

The Accounting Clerk II is responsible for maintaining, preparing, and processing payroll for assigned locations; responding to payroll related inquiries in a timely manner, and performing a variety of other general accounting functions and responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by Management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Operations Controller, Business Operations Controller or Director of Operations, depending on local requirements.

Essential Functions:

* Reviews payroll registers for assigned locations to ensure that all time entry data has been prepared for processing.
* Receives and enters adjustments to on-cycle payroll process for assigned locations.
* Validates and prepares off-cycle manual check requests to ensure that all associates receive any additional funds owed.
* Audits and requests direct deposits and tax withholding changes.
* Maintains the accuracy and integrity of the payroll system by carefully reviewing all entries made and remaining aware of their impact on the payroll process.
* Maintains confidentiality regarding associates' personal information and payroll data at all times.
* Creates and evaluates reports and audits required by local Collective Bargaining Agreements.
* Utilizes exception based reporting tools to identify control deficiencies and enacts procedures to minimize losses.
* Serve as back-up for other accounting roles including payables, cash and sales reconciliation, and inventory clerk.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

* Requires 2 years of formal post-high school specialized training; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
* Requires a minimum of 2 years payroll and/or clerical accounting experience. Payroll experience in a union environment is preferred
* Requires a high level of computer literacy, including expertise in Excel, Outlook and Word; PeopleSoft HRMS experience preferred.
* Demonstrates strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills with an attention to detail.
* Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner.
* Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.
* Requires basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Position Requirements

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