Accounting Assistant | Imus Site  

Responsibilities:

• Processes payroll semi-monthly including wage and overtime payments, calculations and recording of payroll deductions, and requests for paycheck advances.
• Verifies timekeeping records, maintains time and attendance records using paper timesheets and/or electronic time management system.
• Reviews payroll before finalizing to ensure accuracy.
• Process payroll including processing and filing.  Perform tasks to establish and maintain employee payroll records
• Input, review, and audit timekeeping and other payroll related records
• Post changes in pay, tax status, and other miscellaneous categories
• Compute wage, overtime, and other types of pay
• Calculate and record payroll deductions (voluntary and involuntary)
• Compile payroll data for management, auditors, and others
• Assure that all employees receive timely responses to inquiries, questions, etc.
• Independently coordinate and communicate with all internal groups, hiring managers, and external parties (as required).
• Address and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Take initiative; demonstrate strong decision-making and organizational skills
• Initiate best practices; develop efficiency improvements
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or comparable experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in payroll and HRIS software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other databases
• Technically proficient in spreadsheets and Excel
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Good follow-up skills; the ability to understand; adaptability to process changes; and a strong sense of importance and ownershi