Anderson, Lower, Whitlow, P.C. is a full-service CPA firm providing audit and accounting services, tax planning and compliance, personal and business financial planning, and a wide array of consulting services. We are a growth-oriented firm with career advancement opportunities.

Anderson, Lower, Whitlow, P.C. provides competitive compensation and benefits including:

· Reduced summer hours (half-day Fridays or Fridays off - May through September)

· 120 hours of paid time off & nine paid holidays annually

· Discretionary bonus potential

· Annual performance and compensation reviews

· Discretionary employer profit-sharing contributions annually

· Medical & dental insurance coverage

· Long term disability & group life insurance coverage

· Immediate eligibility in the Firm’s Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan, including 3% employer match

· CPA reimbursement/bonus program

· Firm paid continuing professional education

· Small, compassionate, and close-knit working environment

The payroll accountant will be responsible for full-service payroll processing, tailored to the individual needs of each client. This job duty will ensure payrolls are processed on time, accurately, and in accordance with our firm policies; including compliance with federal and state legislation and regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

· Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

· Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.

· Prepare payroll tax returns (941, 940, W-2s, etc.) using electronic software, and verify that tax forms agree to payroll documents.

· Complete various work papers to provide reconciliation and tie out of tax forms.

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

· Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.

· Provide superior customer service to our clients, including timely responses and resolutions to requests.

· Ensure client’s accounting software and work papers are properly reconciled, updated, and stored in the electronic virtual file cabinet

· Calculate and enter all working time into the electronic billing system for all client activities.

· Performs other professional duties as requested or assigned.

· Adhere to strict confidentiality of all client documents and information.

· Review and maintain clients’ financial records and employee documentation.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll tax law.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Proficient verbal and written communication skills (to communicate with clients, staff, and supervisors).

· Computer proficiency – especially MS Office Products and the internet.

· Proficiency with payroll and bookkeeping software- especially Accounting CS and Quick Books.

· Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of given instructions, prescribed routines, and accepted standard practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bettendorf, IA 52722: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Public accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• full-service payroll processing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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