Accountant, Payroll and Benefit Payments National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) 5 reviews - Arlington, VA Job Description The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), with offices in Arlington, VA and Lincoln, NE is the trade association for over 900 consumer-owned electric cooperatives serving more than 42 million people. NRECA is committed to harnessing the strength of Americas electric cooperatives into a single powerful voice. NRECA has won the following awards over the past few years: * Top Workplace by the Washington Post * 100 Best Places to Work - ComputerWorld Magazine * 50 Best Places to Work - The Washingtonian * CARE Award Recipient - Recognizing organizations that promote a positive work-life balance * Best Place to Work Award Recipient - Lincoln, NE * Gold Well Workplace - Wellness Councils of America * State of NE Governor's Wellness Award - Grower Level At NRECA, we work with people who are leaders in their fields. They are down-to-earth, hardworking professionals committed to helping our members serve their communities. Our work is interesting, constantly evolving, and requires new skills to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic industry. In this collegial, inclusive work environment, united around the compelling purpose and history of electric cooperatives, we thrive. And topping it off, NRECA cares about each persons overall well-being, encouraging health, financial security, and a sustainable work/life balance. EEO/AA- M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status/Genetic Data Summary Accountant, Payroll and Benefit Payments P.2 Responsible for completing monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger account reconciliations and all source to source reconciliations required of the payroll and benefit payment team. Requires an in depth knowledge of the flow of all transactions including impact to financial reporting and tax compliance Provides subject matter expertise for the processes completed by payroll and benefit payments and provides guidance and recommendations for process improvements. Completes the detail review and audits for both the bi-weekly payroll files and the daily benefit payment batches to ensure accuracy and completeness. Resolves complicated processing requests. Serves as back up for tax compliance. Uses knowledge of the transactions and processes to lead special projects. * Audits payroll journal bi-weekly and ensures proper earning and deduction coding in ADP is accurately mapped to the general ledger account codes. * Reconciles general ledger accounts monthly, analyzing and resolving all variances immediately for Payroll and Benefit Payments. Ensures benefit deductions codes in ADP match the vendors reports and works with Human Resources to resolve any discrepancies. * Analyzes current procedures and processes for Benefit Payments and Payroll and makes efficiency and risk mitigation recommendations to Management. * Maintains knowledge of tax compliance and correspondence to support the tax analysis as requested. * Resolves complex processing requests and acts as Subject Matter Expert on daily batch processing and monthly annuities processing. * Leads testing efforts for system upgrades, implementations, and patches, and any other special projects. * Supports annual 1099-R preparation and other year-end processes. * Audits the daily payment batch files and monthly annuity payment batch and support. * Compiles the monthly transactions into summary monthly journal entries. * Serves as back up for daily batch processing and monthly annuities processing. Requirements and Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field 3-5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience. Experience working in a CPA firm preferred. * Strong documentation skills with an ability to document accounting variances, processes and controls, and ongoing actions taken. * Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application as demonstrated by prior work experience. * General knowledge of payroll and benefit payment cycles. * Excellent collaboration and communication skills. * Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the execution of all duties and responsibilities as demonstrated by prior work experience. * Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change as demonstrate by prior work experience. * Ability to define issues, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and apply to work environment as demonstrated by prior work experience. * Ability to apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to complex tax compliance situations. * Responsible for the proper security and disposal of any confidential information that he or she may possess in the course of performing this position's job duties, in accordance with NRECAs Personnel & Administrative Policy and HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies & Procedures Manuals. 1 day ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Payroll Manager Spectrum Financial Services McLean, VA 9 days ago Easily apply AP/Payroll Accountant Merito Group LLC Washington, DC 8 days ago Payroll Manager/Director Finden Search Bethesda, MD 30+ days ago Easily apply Payroll Manager BRTRC Vienna, VA 30+ days ago * Accountant jobs in Arlington, VA * Accountant salaries in Arlington, VA National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) 5 reviews Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume