Payroll Accountant

Job Description

Payroll Accountant

About our company:

The Raymond Corporation is a division of the Toyota Industries Corporation. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you're innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

About the position:

We're looking for a Payroll Accountant to assist in the timely and accurate payroll processing on a weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly basis and support in accounting/financial functions with generally accepted accounting principles. The Payroll Accountant will engage in activities and projects at multi-departmental level as this accounting position will work closely with Human Resources and other departments. Your job responsibilities will include:

• Maintain the data within HR, Time Attendance, and Payroll Systems within a paperless environment.
• Maintain and update employee records, including tax withholdings and wage garnishments.
• Review and balance Time and Attendance punch detail.
• Process, audit and review payroll information prior to acceptance.
• Develop and run necessary queries for reporting purposes.
• Assist in preparing journal entries, financial reports, and/or conducting/analyzing audits or reconciliations.
• Report wage data for employment verification, disability, and workers' compensation.
• Maintain records of financial documents and other required information with appropriate supporting material.
• File all necessary reports and documents in compliance with company record retention policies.
• Work with Manager and Controller to maintain, monitor, and improve internal controls to provide proper accounting, reporting, and control of all financial activities within the payroll environment.
• Assist in completion of the month-end results close process:
• Prepare standard and non-standard journal entries,
• Analyze, research and review unusual entries or balances,
• Assist in the preparation or review of standard month-end reports, and distribute within deadlines
• Under manager's direction, develop, or improve, and maintain Standard Work Processes for the Payroll Department.
• Promote an environment of collaboration, trust and professional relationships.
• Demonstrate high level of commitment to teamwork and support cross-functional team involvement.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential data and maintain professionalism.

About the schedule:

This position is 1stshift, reports in Greene, NY weekly, and may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after the training and orientation period.

About you:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Two or more years of experience in Accounting or a related field.
• Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat experience is required
• Good analytical ability to modify existing procedures or techniques is required
• Kronos, ADP, and SAP business systems experience is preferred
• FPC and CPP certification is a plus

It would be great if you had:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, showing responsiveness and tact when exchanging information inside, and/or outside of the company
• High level of energy to move the business forward and to see projects through to completion
• Adaptability to execute plans and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to engage in business discussions with peers and management, as well as vendors

About the total compensation package:

Salary- Expected to be between $50,800 and $69,500 per year, depending on the selected candidate's background.

Relocation - This position may qualify for relocation support.

Benefits- We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Rx Plan options
• Dental and Vision Plan options
• 10 paid vacation days
• Vacation on day 1
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance and AD D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Volunteer Time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Aid Program

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Two or more years of experience in Accounting or a related field.
• Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat experience is required
• Good analytical ability to modify existing procedures or techniques is required
• Kronos, ADP, and SAP business systems experience is preferred
• FPC and CPP certification is a plus