Payroll Accountant

Job Announcement Payroll Accountant The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking a Payroll Accountant to Process payroll transactions, monitor time and attendance, and payroll operations for the company; perform daily payroll operations. Incumbent ensures the interface between ADP, Costpoint and Deltek Time & Expense systems and resolves any rejected transactions in a timely manner; ensures that all MBN employee data are loaded into all payroll systems and that all employees are paid in accordance with appropriate pay scale. The incumbent will monitor payroll reports and conduct analysis to ensure leave balances are accurate, the appropriate use of leave, and manage the payroll report distribution process. DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities noted with bullets are considered to be the essential functions of the job). Serves as the payroll specialist for the design, implementation and enhancement of all payroll systems, processes and controls. Controls, certifies, pays and audits payroll claims and transactions in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. Establishes, modifies and develops procedures related to payroll claims and employee claims processing, Ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory authorities, generally accepted accounting standards and methods for processing audits and accounting for payments. Researches and resolves incompatibilities between the Human Resources and Payroll systems. Develops and prepares accounting statements, reports and related financial information on salary advances, expenditures and repayments, Coordinates and consults on payroll and employee claims within MBN. Identifies and resolves problems in the payroll processes and systems, as well as other support systems, Research, analyze, and resolve issues related to organization and project codes. Devises and recommends new or improved operational procedures and methods to correct problems and to improve overall payroll operations, Provides interpretations and explanations of the MBN policies, the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), and the Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH), when applicable, Provides guidance and advice to managers and employees throughout MBN on various payroll related reporting requirements. Validates a variety of payroll and accounting data that is entered into vouchers, schedules and general ledger accounts, Provides expert advice on the interpretation of accounting regulations and the impact of new legislation or programs initiatives. Reconciles payroll related general ledger accounts and prepares correcting journal entries, Analyze payroll reports, status of funds reports, and other financial reports for the preparation of summary statements, Report and propose solutions/alternatives to solve problem payroll areas, Serves as an expert authority on payroll accounts. In all assignments, the incumbent is responsible for identifying any problems and/or irregularities, which may appear in payroll data, the incumbent provides solutions when well-established procedures apply and develops new procedures where one does not exist for problems and irregularities. In the areas of continuing assignments, the incumbent provides advice to managers regarding the payroll operations involved and serves as the principal point of contact for inquiries and requests for interpretation of data, the incumbent responds to such inquiries and requests while keeping the supervisor advised. Evaluates routine and complex payroll and system problems on a recurring basis. Analyzes problems and casual factors and makes recommendations or effects resolution independently, Studies payroll and systems output products and assesses validity of content, and develops policy and procedure for users. Ensures payroll transactions are processed and recorded timely, Resolves customer inquiries and only elevates complex problems to the Controller, Ensures coordination with program offices on problems and notifies supervisor of actions taken. OTHER DUTIES: The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances. QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years payroll accounting experience preferred. Familiarity with Federal and State income tax payment processing. Experience with Costpoint, Deltek Time & Expense and ADP accounting software. Knowledge of payroll requirements. Professional knowledge of the theory, principles, concepts and practices of payroll operations and disbursements to apply this knowledge to broad and difficult assignments, including 401K/pension and garnishments. Thorough knowledge of accounting practices and procedures including those established by GAAP, FASB and MBN to design, modify, administer, or analyze disbursement systems and operations. Ability to write reports, to develop staff papers that accurately reflects findings and recommendations regarding fiscal and disbursing operations. Experience processing international payrolls a plus. MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity

Created: 2024-11-05