Payroll Specialist/Accountant Jobs

Job Title: Payroll Specialist/Accountant
Location: West Chester, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Controller
Travel: This position does not require travel.
Supervisory Responsibility: N/A
Compensation: Negotiable, based on skills and experience.
Company Profile
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. As a result of our rapid growth, we're looking for a Payroll Specialist/Accountant to work on-site with our Accounting team. The successful candidate will have broad experience in AP, AR, payroll, and overall general accounting knowledge. As with any accounting position, peaks and valleys are in constant motion, and we're looking for nothing short of an absolute rock star willing to put in the extra effort to compliment our accounting department.
Key Success Factors

• Initiative: Ability to identify what needs to be done and take action before being asked.
• Thoroughness: Ability to ensure that one's work is complete and accurate.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.
• Accountability: Accept full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member.
• Customer Service Focus: Ability to provide service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to consider a variety of issues that exist in the workplace and change from one task to another as necessary.
• Planning & Organization: Ability to plan and prioritize workload to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, thorough manner, and attend to details while pursuing quality when accomplishing tasks.
• Teamwork: Promote cooperation and commitment within a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Understanding of general accounting principles, accounts receivable, and accounting terms.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and maintain a strict level of confidentiality.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office applications and Excel.
• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance with two years of related work experience.
• Advanced computer skills in Adobe Applications.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail required; well-organized.
• A self-starter who is energetic, a fast learner, and able to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred.
• QuickBooks experience preferred.

Job Duties

• Prevailing Wage Determinations.
• Performs other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions and additional duties as assigned.
• Responsible for A/R and collections.
• Manage systems and protocols to direct the collection, calculation and entering of pay data in a timely manner.
• Certified payroll reporting.
• Weekly Certified Payroll Reporting.
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions in a timely manner.
• Time sheet data entry.
• Handle voluntary deductions, as well as wage garnishments, pay levies, and other voluntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner, including reporting.
• Assist the Controller in the month end, quarter end and year end closing processes.
• Contribute to the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring integrity and compliance.

Work Environment
This job operates in an office environment.
Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health insurance options that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Keywords
Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Professional, Billing, Bookkeeper, Clerical Assistant, Clerical Support, Executive Assistant, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, Office Manager.
Safety Commitment
All employees of all levels are to always remain committed to safety while employed at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS). As such, no job is so important, and no service is so urgent that we may not take time to perform all work safely. Simply put, safety is our way of life. By placing safety first, we not only ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities, but we hold true our commitment to being the leader in safety throughout the Railroad Industry.
Closing Statement
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identify, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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