Staff Accountant - Payroll - Community Transit

Overview

Works with AP/AR/GL, Payroll, and Employee Engagement (HR) to prepare and reconcile all quarterly federal, state, payroll tax payments as well as completing monthly employee benefit reconciliations.  Investigate and correct all benefit discrepancies.  Serves as a backup to our HRIS Functional Analyst for Human Capital Management (HCM) and UKG timekeeping software. Assists Payroll team as needed. Assists with annual state and federal audit requests.

Term Limited - End date is 1 year from start date. There is possibility for term to be extended or for the employee to transition into a new role.

Essential Duties

• Reconciles and analyzes monthly employee benefit payments to the general ledger for all benefit types.
• Prepares and maintains accounts receivable entries for all delinquent employee benefit deductions.  Process write-offs as required
• Serves as a backup to our PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) and UKG timekeeping software functional analyst.
• Prepares and reconciles all quarterly federal, state, and self-managed quarterly payroll tax payments. Submits payment vouchers to Accounts Payable upon reconciliation. 
• Provides surge support to bi-weekly payroll process
• Supports the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Also prepares supporting documentation and notes.  Researches and explains any variation from prior period.
• Works with State audit staff on annual audit.  Responds to questions and concerns about internal controls, variances, and accounting procedures.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years of experience completing benefit reconciliations and performing general accounting activities. A 2 year technical certificate in accounting or related field may substitute for 1.5 years of experience. A bachelor's degree in accounting or related field may substitute for 3 years of experience.
• 2 years of functional analyst support to a complex HCM / payroll software. Preferably PeopleSoft HCM and UKG timekeeping systems – or an equivalent.
• 2 years of experience using automated accounting systems.

 An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

Knowledge Requirements

• Accounts payable, and general ledger.
• Generally accepted accounting principles.
• Benefit reconciliation knowledge and experience.

Skill Requirements

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by valuing and leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion to uphold Community Transit’s Core Values and achieve the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring and fostering team commitment, pride, and trust. Facilitating cooperation and motivating team members to accomplish group goals while treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
• Working cross-functionally with strong interpersonal communication
• Excellent writing and editing ability
• Use of computerized systems and software applications
• Complete work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Plan and prioritize daily work activities and meet strict deadlines.
• Time management, planning, and scheduling
• Working effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and adjusting to changing priorities
• Compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with PeopleSoft HCM backend support activities
• Accounting experience preferably in a governmental or transit industry

Working Conditions

100% of your work will be performed in an office environment and requires you to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments. Hybrid telework is available for most administrative personnel. Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to a negligible number of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbent may be required to work in a cash vault room. This requires lifting 30 pound coin bags and fare boxes.

Application and Selection Process:

PLEASE NOTE:

Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. 

Employee Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan. In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue nineteen (19) days of Paid Time Off (152 hours) in their first year and receive ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full list of all benefits and details can be found here.

If you have a family member, or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Human Resources Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position will be affected.

As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on an basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.