Senior Accountant, Payroll

Begin your future now and join the nearly 10000 associates working daily to make a difference in the lives of at-risk populations. Headquartered in Centerville Utah Management and Training Corporation (MTC) provides thousands of individuals with life-changing opportunities through our management of Job Corps Centers and Correctional Facilities. Apply today and find out why MTC is a true Leader in Social Impact.

Position Summary:

Reports to the Payroll Manager and is responsible for performing a broad range of accounting and analytical functions that support payroll operations and financial reporting. This position prepares payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations supports month-end close activities maintains payroll documentation and assists with payroll inquiries from employees and internal departments. This position also helps to ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll-related financial information supports audit and compliance requirements and contributes to continuous process improvement while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare month-end journal entries related to payroll activities.
• Oversee and assist with monthly payroll-related account reconciliations investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile and monitor outstanding payroll checks.
• Provide account coding for accounts payable invoices and assist the Accounts Payable team as needed.
• Maintain payroll procedures and process documentation.
• Support the Finance and Shared Services teams by responding to employee payroll-related inquiries.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll related processes controls and efficiencies.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding all payroll-related matters.
• Contribute to the company Culture of Caring by maintaining positive and respectful relationships with employees customers vendors program recipients and our community.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within their capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting.
• Three years of accounting experience required.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education at managements discretion.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and payroll accounting preferred.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel.
• Ability and willingness to learn new processes technologies and information systems. Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
• Unless waived by management a valid drivers license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record are required.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex disabled status veteran status genetic information national origin or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities including disabled veterans in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance please contact our staffing department through or .