Omaha Public Power District · 10 hours ago
Payroll Coordinator
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $91K/yr
2+ years expOmaha Public Power District is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people. They are seeking a Payroll Coordinator responsible for processing payroll, maintaining payroll information, and ensuring compliance with tax guidelines and labor contracts.
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Responsibilities
The Payroll Coordinator performs payroll related functions for the district. This includes the processing of payroll, researching & answering payroll questions, accounting entries and completing any other tasks for the districts payroll process
Support the preparation of timely, accurate and complete financial records and information of the District and its related Trusts to facilitate responsible decision-making by all stakeholders
Ensure employees receive compensation based on approved policies
Effective use and application of OPPD's PeopleSoft Payroll System. Including but not limited to payroll processing, time reporting, absence processing, data inquiry, reconciliations, internal controls, reporting and system functional testing
Ensure OPPD complies with appropriate tax guidelines and regulations
Ensure OPPD complies with labor contracts and government regulations related to payroll
Perform Payroll accounting functions. These functions include distributing payroll, performing journals necessary to payroll, processing vouchers and account reconciliations
Communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, peers, Information Technology and Human Resources to record accurate Payroll data and implement efficient process changes
Performs special projects assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent experience in a similar role position
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience using computers and business applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access or similar software)
Must be flexible, self-motivated and able to manage several projects simultaneously and work independently
Preferred
Two years of payroll processing, accounting, finance or related experience
Professional certification
PeopleSoft Experience is strongly desired
Company
Omaha Public Power District
Omaha Public Power District is a public electric utility in the state of Nebraska.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
Javier Fernandez
President and Chief Executive Officer
K
Kate W. Brown
CIO and Vice President Building Services
Recent News
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