Accountant - Payroll

• Assists in the bi-weekly processing of payroll, including the processing Time & Attendance data, and on demand payment processing, check printing and submission of ACH files.
• Reviews, reconciles or oversees deduction withholdings and remittance to third party vendors, such as Savings' Plan vendors, Baltimore City, Union Agencies, etc.
• Oversees setup of worker tax elections.
• Review's payroll expenditures reports and disbursements to general and subsidiary ledgers and journals.
• Works with budget and finance staff to resolve problems or discrepancies.
• Oversees payroll reporting for wage attachments including, federal and state tax levies, bankruptcy orders, child support/family court orders, garnishments, and Consumer Protection Act requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of quarterly and year-end reporting, including W-2, W-2C, W-3,941s, tax deposits, if necessary.
• Pulls and prepares information for internal and external audits.
• Maintains frequent contact with Finance, Human Capital and ITD staff and all external vendors.
• Recommends changes in payroll policies and procedures.
• Develops departmental and school procedural documentation.
• Hosts training or webinars to train school personnel on Time & Attendance procedures.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board's policies, and the professional standards.

Accountabilities

• Ensures the security and integrity of City Schools' payroll systems.
• Completes assignment on or before deliverable dates.
• Assist with savings plans and all policies and procedures for enforcement of provisions of all 403(b) and 457 savings plans.
• Meets established goals and objectives for assigned projects within designated timeframes.
• Provides professional and courteous service to all City Schools' customers, including employees at all levels.
• Supervises, mentors, and provides professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff and school personnel.

• Associates degree in accounting, business administration or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Five or more years of related payroll experience.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) status with The American Payroll Association (APA) desired.
• Experience with HRMS\Payroll applications such as Oracle, PeopleSoft or a similar ERP system.
• General understanding of GL Payroll Accounting and Auditing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local worker tax setup and quarterly and annual regulatory reporting requirements, wage and hour laws, including Fair Labor Standard Act, minimum wage, and child labor.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present Payroll, Accounting, and Financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.