Salary
$64,623.02 - $96,934.53 Annually
Closing
3/7/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Office of Budget & Finance is hiring a Senior Payroll Accountant who will perform assignments of a more complex nature and require greater independent judgement and creativity for accounting duties using PeopleSoft HCM system. This position will focus on payroll tax and general accounting principles around processing payroll.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.
Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be flexible within core business hours, typically Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position type: This position is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Accountant, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
· Work with multiple federal, state and localities taxing agencies. Complete complex registration processes, maintain on-going relationships and understand multiple applicable levels of regulations from each agency.
· Manage the bank account for the payment of multiple taxes and recipients; and adhere to multiple strict deadlines for payments.
· Reconcile high-profile accounts both internally and extremally; prepare routine and complex journal entries, transactions and reconciliations.
· Prepare and submit quarterly and annual tax filings.
· Work with employees on their proper out of state set-ups.
· Assist internal and external auditors with their review of tax filings and financial information.
Need to have:
· One of the following:
o Six years or more of professional experience in a specific functional area of accounting, auditing or financial management.
o Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, or other specialty area related to the position and two years or more of professional experience in a specific functional area of accounting, auditing or financial management.
Nice to have:
· Payroll accounting and/or payroll processing experience.
· Experience with Microsoft Office applications and PeopleSoft HCM or a similar ERP.
· Professional experience in tax reporting, payroll tax regulations and working with taxing agencies.
· Knowledge of generally accepted Payroll accounting principles.
· Ability to:
o Handle multiple priorities with minimal direction.
o Communicate well both verbally and in writing.
o Meet deadlines and produce accurate work in a fast-paced office environment.
About the department: The Office of Budget & Finance works hard to ensure sound credit conditions, working capital, and overall financial health within Hennepin County by supporting strategic objectives through leveraging technology, effective management of financial and human resource systems and services, as well as Hennepin County's commitment to equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity, and inclusion. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile. Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Pajoua Chang Pajoua.Chang@hennepin.us
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