Job Summary:
Under supervision and guidance of the Controller, performs a variety of detailed accounting duties in accordance with standard accounting procedures. The Accounts Receivable responsibilities include the processing of member, sponsor and other customer invoices, payments, and reporting. The payroll responsibilities include processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining payroll data to ensure accuracy including the calculation of salaries and deductions. This accountant will serve as the lead for all Payroll and non-PRCA A/R functions and provide backup to the other Accountant position.
Essential Duties:
- Processes biweekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner. Prepares reports for auditing prior to running payroll.
- Manage employee payroll inquiries and investigate and resolve payroll errors and questions.
- Acts as the payroll and payroll system subject matter expert. Provides in-person training to all new employees, supervisors, and other employees as needed.
- All deposits are made in an accurate and timely manner per department policy. Ensure accuracy of deposit sheets and general ledger coding.
- Payments received are processed and entered into accounting software in a timely and accurate manner. Prepares reports as directed or needed.
- Secure department head approval and account coding for all cash, check or electronic receipts.
- Prepare rodeo withholding spreadsheet, reconciliation and check request to AP.
- Accurately invoice sponsors, advertising, NFR tickets and other customers as directed for appropriate products, fees, and services provided and apply credits to various accounts, maintain records, monthly reconciliation.
- Prepare month end close of A/R module in accounting software, payroll, and other account reconciliations.
- Prepare accounts receivable statements for sponsors and other customers as directed on a monthly or regularly scheduled basis and lead monthly Properties A/R meeting.
- Prepare journal entry to record payroll, adjustments, or correction transactions; secure appropriate approval from the Controller and submit to Sr. Staff Accountant for posting.
- Prepares and performs all audits and reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner.
- Prepares all required reports accurately and in a timely manner per department policy.
- Stays current on payroll and A/R regulations to ensure compliance.
- Serve as back up for A/P Accountant and ensures coordination of schedules.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor s degree in accounting, or related field and 2-years experience with payroll and general accounting. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Previous Accounts Payable experience.
- Experience with financial and payroll software.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles including accounts receivable and payroll.
- Strong analytic abilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and integrity of data with accuracy.
- Able to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ability to work both independently and as a respected member of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Work Environment:
Working conditions consist of working in an office environment.
Physical Demands:
This is a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand, as necessary. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, and stand. ability to use close vision and adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Contract to Dircect
Monday through Friday
8:30am-5:00pm
Located 80919 area
Pay=$23/hr