Junior Accountant - Accountant Jobs in NY

Job Description

Responsibilities

Payroll Functions:

• Prepare and transmit payroll through the Law School’s contracted payroll system.
• Update each payroll with tax changes, changes in personnel information, and voluntary deductions; and monitor and calculate a large volume of timecards and timesheets.
• Work in conjunction with the Office of Human Resources communicate with various departments that initiate employment, and coordinate pay dates and information to ensure accuracy of all employee/student compensation.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll labor allocations.
• Reconcile general ledger payroll transactions against forms 941 and W3.
• Responsible for maintaining and filing payroll records and other payroll department documents.
• Responsible for preparation, approval, and distribution of W-2s.
• Work with payroll vendors on payroll issues and payroll tax issues.
• Coordinate pay dates and validate payrolls and other additional payroll compensations/actions.
• Prepare and distribute support staff and student timesheets/cards and when necessary, reach out to employees and their supervisor to follow up to obtain missing timesheets or missing timesheets/card approvals.
• Coordinate the distribution of paychecks.
• Research and answer questions from internal and external sources related to payroll and accounts payable.

Other Accounting Functions as necessary to support operations when needed:

• Support in preparing invoices for payment by obtaining approvals, matching purchase order numbers, and researching for possible duplicate payments.
• Support all other accounts payable functions such as entering invoices and check requisitions into Banner, proofs for accuracy, proper account coding, running processes, and printing checks.
• Assist outside Auditors with all required schedules, year-end audit requests, and auditor’s questions.
• Support in preparation, review, and filing of 1099.
• Support in preparing and maintaining accounting schedules such as accounts payable accruals, prepaid expenses, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining and filing accounts payable documents.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department.

Other

This role may offer the opportunity to contribute to broader institutional initiatives and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Associate Controller and Vice President for Financial Planning & Analysis.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in accounts payable and payroll processing.
• ADP or other payroll systems.
• A strong and thorough understanding of payroll structures and knowledge of federal and state/city compliance is required.
• Proven commitment to the principles of customer service/student satisfaction with the ability to work with diverse groups and constituents.
• Experience using Banner (preferred)
• Open to feedback with a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct projects and lead innovative, strategic initiatives.
• Knowledge of Accounting functions with strong technical accounting and analytical skills preferred.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, and Excel required) and reporting tools.
• Experience in higher education accounting is a plus.
• Be a dedicated professional and team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to quality, innovation, and process improvement with an emphasis on collaborative teamwork and high customer service standards.