Payroll Accountant - El Segundo, United States - Pacific Aviation

Pacific Aviation

Verified Company

El Segundo, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Company
Our Pacific Aviation/SAS family creates an environment where, together, we can all succeed.

Pacific Aviation (with Superior Aircraft Services) is an airport-handling provider dedicated to providing exceptional service for some of the world's finest airlines.

By developing and growing our people, we know that our team members are the reason for our 25-year plus success record.

We currently support major west coast airports and have recently expanded the Pacific Aviation service to the East Coast.

Role and Responsibilities
Pacific Aviation is looking for a Payroll Accountant. You will prepare payroll schedules, run payroll and records and you'll contribute to various accounting tasks, including AR/AP processing.

Responsibilities

Payroll:

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

Accounts Payable:

Daily processing of vendor invoices
Customer relations (obtaining W9's for proper vendor setup and reconciling statements)
End of year duties include processing 1099's and final aging's for accrual purposes

Accounts Receivable:

Responsible for overseeing the billing process for customers
Running monthly customer statements and monthly aging for collections review with senior management
Sending out monthly statements
Customer account maintenance including but not limited to account creation, sales/product creation, rate adjustments, monthly billing (invoice creation) and credit memos
Additional duties include tracking contracts and updating rates as changes occur

Professional Qualifications

Previous experience as a payroll accountant or in a similar role
Previous experience with AR/AP
Strong knowledge of Payroll compliance
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
Great computational ability
Attention to detail
Certified Payroll Professional preferred
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
Excellent organizational and people management skills
Strong background in payroll workflows

Personal Characteristics

Bias toward action, accountability, and ownership
Clear, demonstrated passion for building and being part of a winning team
Analytical and systems thinker who can make sound databased decisions
Excellent communicator who can keep people informed, but also get to the point quickly
Strong ability to influence
Heavy results focus with a strong eye on the outcome

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred
3+ years of payroll processing experience
Experience with UKG Ready preferred
Previous experience working with Payroll Systems/HRIS
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs, such as Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as the general use of computers
Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations (multistate), filings, and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting any employee benefit programs (including ERISA), FMLA, NLRB, ADA, Workers Compensation, Medicare, Social Security, and DOL requirements
Approach others in a tactful manner; React well under pressure; and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Products

Benefits