Job description

Job Title: Payroll Accountant Department: Accounting Division: Northern Plains Railroad
Reports to: Finance Manager Job Status: Full Time Schedule: Varies. 8:00am-4:30pm M-F
Summary:
The Payroll Accountant handles the payroll functions of the organization, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to:
Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
To perform this job successfully at NPRC, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
NPRC may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:

• Occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity and visual acuity.

Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
At least three to five years of related experience required.
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.
NPR is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected under local, state, or federal statute, ordinance, or regulation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fordville, ND 58231: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Payroll Processing : 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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