Redwood Credit Union is looking for an ACCOUNTANT I - PAYROLL candidate who wants something more! As the ACCOUNTANT I - PAYROLL within our Accounting Department, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks which would include:
- Ensure timely and accurate recordings of expenses, income, assets and liabilities by reviewing and monitoring internal controls;
- Perform departmental adjustments and allocations for departmental accounting reporting;
- Reviews and analyzes journal vouchers, accounting classifications and other accounting/financial statements, records and reports;
- Perform month end close procedures;
- Prepare entries for the month end close;
- Prepare and maintain reconciliations submitted;
- Perform Accounts Payable functions as needed;
- Provide exceptional service to all Members, volunteers, internal employees and service providers.
- Provide lead support to the payroll processing function to include employee payroll/timesheet records, reviews input for completeness, ensures payroll systems are correctly updated in a timely fashion, maintain centralized payroll/HR records, and oversees distribution of paychecks;
- Maintains the Ulti-Pro database to include setting up accounts, add/edit/delete employees, resetting passwords, special pay codes, etc.
- Partner with ERD with respect to employee incentive program (EPIP)/Merit process and makes appropriate recommendations to managers;
- Train staff in the practice of reporting time electronically and communicate to management any changes in procedures;
- Reconcile and prepare General Ledger accounts associated with Payroll;
- Supports and provides back-up to the Payroll Specialist II;
- Provides excellent service to employees.
Required Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of general accounting practices and principles;
- Experience with Payroll Systems. Ulti-Pro Payroll experience preferred;
- Strong knowledge of payroll best practices;
- Strong knowledge of local, state and federal regulations;
- Ability to communicate with various levels of management;
- High degree of discretion required ensuring employee privacy;
- High degree of professionalism;
- Advanced knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint;
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people;
- Ability to effectively research and report data and issues;
- Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize a variety of activities simultaneously;
- Ability to act independently and confidentially, using discretion and tact;
- Ability to distinguish and manage confidential material and information;
- Ability and desire to work in a team environment, and ability to work independently.
WHY WORK FOR REDWOOD CREDIT UNION?
- Local financial institution, providing unparalleled service since 1950
- Third Healthiest Credit Union in the USA, rated by Glatt Consulting
- Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 13 years in a row
- Voted Best Company to do Business With in Sonoma County 4 years in a row
- Located in Santa Rosa: the heart of wine country! (1 hour north of San Francisco)
- Competitive compensation and fantastic benefits package
- World-class employee engagement scores
Required Experience
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field and 5 plus years Accounting/Payroll experience, or Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field and 2 plus years Accounting/Payroll experience.
SERVICE ~ TRUST ~ PEOPLE ~ COOPERATION
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer