City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management · 18 hours ago
Accountant II (Payroll Costing)
Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $60K/yr
3+ years expCity of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is seeking an Accountant II to perform professional accounting and auditing work in support of payroll costing and general accounting operations. The role involves processing payroll transactions, preparing payroll-related reports, and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationWater
Responsibilities
Process and post payroll transactions to the general ledger
Review and analyze the trial balance on both a modified accrual and full accrual basis
Prepare, review, and submit payroll costing reports, reconciliations, work papers, schedules, and supporting documentation for audit purposes
Prepare statements and analytical reports related to payroll expenses, accruals, and trends
Prepare monthly and annual reconciliations for payroll liabilities and payroll-related expense accounts
Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to City departments regarding payroll corrections, employee records adjustments, and departmental payroll postings
Respond to requests for payroll costing and accounting information in a timely and professional manner
Participate in the development, documentation, and implementation of payroll costing policies, procedures, and internal controls
Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Demonstrate strong customer service skills
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of two (2) years of governmental accounting experience required
Minimum of two (2) years using Oracle ERP system or comparable financial systems
Minimum of three (3) years of payroll processing or payroll accounting experience
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, fund and grant accounting, and internal controls
Payroll costing concepts, payroll-related liabilities, and expense recognition
Working knowledge of Oracle Payroll, Oracle ERP system, or similar enterprise resource planning systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel functions and data analysis techniques required
Generate system reports and successfully run payroll-related processes and interfaces
Research, analyze, and interpret financial and payroll data
Apply critical thinking to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and ensure data integrity
Communicate technical accounting information clearly to non-accounting stakeholders
Manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with Oracle Time & Labor
Company
City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management
Provides drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to more than 1 million people over a 650-square-mile area.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mikita K. Browning
Commissioner (CEO-General Manager)
Kristi Ware Gaboriau, MPA HRM, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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