Payroll Accountant

 

PUBLIC COMPANY ACCOUNTING OVERSIGHT BOARD

 

Apply online at www.pcaobus.org/careers

 

Payroll Accountant

 

 

Our Mission

 

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is a private-sector, non-profit corporation, created by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to oversee the auditors of public companies in order to protect the interests of investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, fair, and independent audit reports.

 

Job Description

 

The PCAOB has a full-time opportunity for a Payroll Accountant, reporting to the Payroll Manager, in the Office of Finance at its Washington, DC headquarters office.  This role will assist with the payroll process, expense disbursement and maintenance of payroll records, reports and database using PeopleSoft.

 

Responsibilities

 

You will be required to, among other things: 

§  Audit new-hire information in PeopleSoft to ensure accuracy;

§  Analyze and enter W-4 and direct deposit forms into PeopleSoft;

§  Manage and process day-keeping;

§  Field, research and respond to employee inquires in a timely manner;

§  Print and prepare direct deposit statements and checks for distribution;

§  File direct deposits, W-4 forms, reports and registers;

§  Process manual checks for associates as needed;

§  Calculate retroactive pay as needed;

§  Provide backup for other areas within the department as assigned or as responsibilities dictate;

§  Plan and organize work to meet requirements and deadlines;

§  Interact with various level contacts inside and outside the organization;

§  Maintain standards of confidentiality with respect to all matters; and

§  Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

 

Qualifications

 

§  BA or BS in Accounting or a related field preferred;

§  Minimum of 5 years of experience processing payroll utilizing PeopleSoft (version 9.0) or similar payroll software;

§  Multi-site tax filing and non-profit experience preferred;

§  Excellent communication, time management and organization skills;

§  Qualified candidates must be resourceful and communicate with a high level of professionalism and must be able to handle confidential information;

§  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Great Plains preferred; and

§  Must have flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

 

 

Our Values

 

The PCAOB encourages a spirit of cooperation and teamwork, and fosters an environment of professional growth where employees can exercise their leadership ability, creativity, technical competence, and public interest focus in helping the PCAOB fulfill its mission.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

The PCAOB is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to establishing a diverse workforce.