Payroll Accountant
🔍 United States
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Payroll Accountant to work on our payroll team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho with every or every other Friday off. You will report directly to the Payroll Manager.
In this role you will process and edit employee time billing sheets and handle weekly company payroll, ensuring adherence to company payroll rules.
Responsibilities Include:
• Control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.).
• Complete reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences
(compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting,
etc.).
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and
reports.
• Evaluate existing company policies and procedures related to accounting area of assignment and interpret and
apply Federal Regulations as applicable to contract(s). Verify compliance of activities with plans, policies, and
procedures of the laboratory and applicable laws, including federal and state laws and regulations.
• Reconcile, research, analyze and account for expenditures. Prepare necessary journal entries. Reconcile totals
as needed. Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various
records.
• Analyze cost records to ascertain distribution of costs for various organizations of the laboratory.
• Update desk procedures for assigned area and maintain written procedures and policy documents.
• Classify labor, material, and overhead costs to compute the cost of product or service.
• If assigned to Payroll group, resolve, and address various complex payroll problems and issues including taxes,
disabilities, garnishments, and payroll deductions. Perform payroll distributions activities and associated
accounting activities.
• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements and provide solutions to a variety of problems to
management. Provide functional support and expertise in system upgrades or changes. Participate in process
improvement committees as assigned.
• Provide metrics related to accounting and operations.
• Develop expertise, execute, and provide guidance in area of responsibility.
• Conduct special studies and develop or recommend enhancements to current or new accounting methods,
procedures, or systems.
• Interface with other related internal organizations to ensure the proper flow of accounting information.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Level 1: Bachelor’s degree in business management, Accounting, or related field and 0+ years of experience.
- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in business management, Accounting, or related field and 2+ years of experience in business and/or financial areas, general accounting, public accounting, or business/office accounting OR Master's degree in business management, Accounting, or related field and 0 years of experience.
Preferred Requirements:
Ideally, you will have experience working with unions and Davis Bacon work and possess comprehensive knowledge of payroll rules for various payroll rules for various employee groups, including exempt, non-exempt and union employees.
Job Information:
- The pay range for this position is: Level 1 ($ 46,392- $ 90,564) / Level 2 ($ 56,196 - $109,644). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
- Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
Physical Requirements
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, operate a computer keyboard or type, handle materials, or
reach with hands and arms performing the essential functions of the classification. The duties require sitting for long
periods, accessing stored file boxes and file cabinets and moving and organizing physical file materials. The employee
must occasionally lift 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, conduct research and inspect materials. Sufficient clarity of speech
and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal
instructions, communicate effectively in person, by telephone or electronic mail. While performing the duties of this
classification, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Benefits and Relocation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
- Comprehensive Relocation Package
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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