Job details Spherion Staffing is looking for an experienced Payroll and Accounting Generalist in the Thief River Falls, MN area. The Payroll & Accounting Generalist is a year-round position which will be focused on payroll processing and varied accounting activities. This role is responsible for accurate and timely processing of weekly employee paychecks, m ... anaging payroll records, and ensuring compliance with tax and legal regulations. Responsibilities also include collecting timekeeping information, calculating wages and deductions, issuing paychecks, and preparing payroll reports. Additionally, this role performs accounting tasks which require critical thinking and discretion in carrying out established accounting processes and procedures set forth by the Controller.

Pay $23.50-26/hour DOE

Responsibilities:
-Set up new employees in the company's payroll and timekeeping systems, handle employee pay, position, and status changes updates, plus update other pertinent
employee information in our payroll system
-Review, audit, and validate accuracy of employee timesheet data, and works to resolve anomalies and discrepancies
-Handle the calculation and tax deposits of various state and federal payroll taxes, as well as quarterly payroll, tax, and unemployment reporting
-Respond to employees' inquiries regarding their paychecks, including any questions on possible deductions, accruals, and other payroll-related information they may require
-Resolve any payment issues in a timely manner
-Complete various written or verbal verifications of employment requests, and complete various unemployment wage or hour verifications
-Submit 401k, and HSA contribution amounts to carrier partners after each payroll
-Play a role in various regulatory audits involving payroll data or payroll-related information such as worker's compensation audits, and 401k compliance audits
-Prepare payroll summaries, reports, and other related data reporting
-Perform routine tasks like data entry and the processing of transactions in accounts payable and receivable
-Reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts, and resolves accounting or financial transactions
-Assist in the preparation of financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Assist with the month-end and year-end closing
processes, ensuring timely completion
-Interact with Accounting, HR Teams, and operational leaderships to make sure payroll transactions and accounting transactions are aligned with budget and other policies

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
-5 or more years of related experience is preferred
-English-Language (Reading, Speaking & Writing) proficiency is required; Spanish- Language proficiency is preferred
-Communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of team members is required
-Ability to maintain confidentiality
-Critical and Analytical thinking skills, and problems solving to be able to make reasonable determinations and conclusions based on data and best payroll and accounting practices
-Familiarity with accounting principles
-Ability to utilize computerized accounting, timekeeping, HRIS, and Payroll systems
-Ability and willingness to research new regulations, laws, and processes
-Commitment to continuous learning of new skills, plus an ongoing focus on process improvement

Education:
Associate

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
-Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related discipline is required
-A minimum of 1 year or related payroll and accounting experience is required
-Experience with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word is required
-Experience working in an office, or a professional work setting is required


To be considered, please ap

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Show lessShow more Spherion Staffing is looking for an experienced Payroll and Accounting Generalist in the Thief River Falls, MN area. The Payroll & Accounting Generalist is a year-round position which will be focused on payroll processing and varied accounting activities. This role is responsible for accurate and timely processing of weekly employee paychecks, managing payroll records, and ensuring compliance with tax and legal regulations. Responsibilities also include collecting timekeeping information, calculating wages and deductions, issuing paychecks, and preparing payroll reports. Additionally, this role performs accounting tasks which require critical thinking and discretion in carrying out established accounting processes and procedures set forth by the Controller.

Pay $23.50-26/hour DOE

Responsibilities:
-Set up new employees in the company's payroll and timekeeping systems, handle employee pay, position, and status changes updates, plus update other pertinent
employee information in our payroll system
-Review, audit, and validate accuracy of employee timesheet data, and works to resolve anomalies and discrepancies ... -Handle the calculation and tax deposits of various state and federal payroll taxes, as well as quarterly payroll, tax, and unemployment reporting
-Respond to employees' inquiries regarding their paychecks, including any questions on possible deductions, accruals, and other payroll-related information they may require
-Resolve any payment issues in a timely manner
-Complete various written or verbal verifications of employment requests, and complete various unemployment wage or hour verifications
-Submit 401k, and HSA contribution amounts to carrier partners after each payroll
-Play a role in various regulatory audits involving payroll data or payroll-related information such as worker's compensation audits, and 401k compliance audits
-Prepare payroll summaries, reports, and other related data reporting
-Perform routine tasks like data entry and the processing of transactions in accounts payable and receivable
-Reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts, and resolves accounting or financial transactions
-Assist in the preparation of financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Assist with the month-end and year-end closing
processes, ensuring timely completion
-Interact with Accounting, HR Teams, and operational leaderships to make sure payroll transactions and accounting transactions are aligned with budget and other policies

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
-5 or more years of related experience is preferred
-English-Language (Reading, Speaking & Writing) proficiency is required; Spanish- Language proficiency is preferred
-Communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of team members is required
-Ability to maintain confidentiality
-Critical and Analytical thinking skills, and problems solving to be able to make reasonable determinations and conclusions based on data and best payroll and accounting practices
-Familiarity with accounting principles
-Ability to utilize computerized accounting, timekeeping, HRIS, and Payroll systems
-Ability and willingness to research new regulations, laws, and processes
-Commitment to continuous learning of new skills, plus an ongoing focus on process improvement

Education:
Associate

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
-Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related discipline is required
-A minimum of 1 year or related payroll and accounting experience is required
-Experience with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word is required
-Experience working in an office, or a professional work setting is required


To be considered, please ap

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Show lessShow morekey responsibilities

-Set up new employees in the company's payroll and timekeeping systems, handle employee pay, position, and status changes updates, plus update other pertinentemployee information in our payroll system-Review, audit, and validate accuracy of employee timesheet data, and works to resolve anomalies and discrepancies-Handle the calculation and tax deposits of various state and federal payroll taxes, as well as quarterly payroll, tax, and unemployment reporting-Respond to employees' inquiries regarding their paychecks, including any questions on possible deductions, accruals, and other payroll-related information they may require-Resolve any payment issues in a timely manner-Complete various written or verbal verifications of employment requests, and complete various unemployment wage or hour verifications-Submit 401k, and HSA contribution amounts to carrier partners after each payroll-Play a role in various regulatory audits involving payroll data or payroll-related information such as worker's compensation audits, and 401k compliance audits-Prepare payroll summaries, reports, and other related data reporting-Perform routine tasks like data entry and the processing of transactions in accounts payable and receivable-Reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts, and resolves accounting or financial transactions-Assist in the preparation of financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Assist with the month-end and year-end closingprocesses, ensuring timely completion-Interact with Accounting, HR Teams, and operational leaderships to make sure payroll transactions and accounting transactions are aligned with budget and other policies

experience

1-4 years

skills

-5 or more years of related experience is preferred-English-Language (Reading, Speaking & Writing) proficiency is required; Spanish- Language proficiency is preferred-Communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of team members is required-Ability to maintain confidentiality-Critical and Analytical thinking skills, and problems solving to be able to make reasonable determinations and conclusions based on data and best payroll and accounting practices-Familiarity with accounting principles-Ability to utilize computerized accounting, timekeeping, HRIS, and Payroll systems-Ability and willingness to research new regulations, laws, and processes-Commitment to continuous learning of new skills, plus an ongoing focus on process improvement

qualifications

-Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related discipline is required-A minimum of 1 year or related payroll and accounting experience is required-Experience with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word is required-Experience working in an office, or a professional work setting is required

education

Associate

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