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Senior Accountant- HR and Payroll

POSITION SUMMARY

The HR and Payroll Accountant will be responsible for the review of all payroll accounts, review payroll data, reconciliation of accounts, and payment documents to ensure accuracy and completeness based on earning processing, hours worked, deductions and ensuring payments are made on time. Other accounting duties may be assigned by the finance leadership team. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with the Payroll department to review payroll data and documents for deficiencies and errors, checking whether all amounts are accurate based on hours worked.
  • Evaluating payroll data and financial statement payroll accounts, determining required accruals, preparing journal entries, reconciling and analyzing payroll affiliated balances. 
  • Reconciliation of payroll records, billing and invoices, payroll earnings, deductions and verifying payroll data, including gross pay, retirement, and leave time.
  • Advanced skills in software applications related to payroll/accounting systems; principles and techniques of technical record keeping.
  • Compiles data and prepares complex, statistical payroll reports including government (payroll tax returns) and compliance reporting.
  • Prepare audit Provided By Client (PBC) schedules, analyses, and other documents for audits and reviews as requested.
  • Preparing reports and forecasts for senior management and managing internal controls.
  • Adheres to the strict confidentiality of payroll records and other wage related employee issues.
  • Knowledgeable in HUD regulations and accounting guidelines to ensure accuracy of accounting entries and records for reporting requirements.
  • Performs all other duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and two (2) to four (4) years of payroll accounting experience or equivalent experience. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designations are preferred. Good mathematical aptitude and understanding of basic accounting principles are beneficial for the job. Meticulousness with focus on quality customer service with capability to manage manifold deadlines and priorities are essential for the job. Skills in using Microsoft Office software, Yardi, Lawson financial system and Oracle for advanced analysis and useful reporting Proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word. 

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

  • Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package                  
  • Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Parking Transit
  • Prepaid Legal Services
  • Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
  • Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago

SALARY RANGE: $70,000-$75,000

GRADE: S7

FLSA: Exempt

UNION: Non-union

"Applications will be accepted for 30 days from the date of posting. However, the position may be closed at any point if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.”

 

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