Corporate Payroll Accountant II (15003, Grade 24)
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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Finance, Corporate Business Services Division, Payroll Operations Section, seeks a full-time Corporate Payroll Accountant with solid payroll tax and GL reconciliation experience. This position reports to the Corporate Payroll Tax Accountant.

Main functions:

Assists the Payroll Tax Accountant with all payroll tax activities, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and filing local, state, and federal payroll tax returns. Maintains payroll-related accounts and is responsible for the reconciliation and accuracy of one or more accounts within a complex accounting system. Prepares various accounting papers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries. May perform periodic internal audits of various payroll areas and prepare materials for external or internal auditors.

Duties may include auditing and reconciling bank statements, clearing payroll accounts and maintaining payroll general ledger accounts, and remitting taxes, levies, and garnishments.

Desirable Applicant Attributes:

• Demonstrated general accounting knowledge
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Lawson Payroll, Infor CloudSuite or other financial system
• Proficiency with Excel & Word
• Knowledge of 941 reporting and employer tax regulations

Minimum Requirements: