Accounting Generalist​/Payroll

Overview

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) is looking to hire fulltime an Accounting Generalist based at our headquarters in Johnson City. (on-site)

• Full-time Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm (1 hour unpaid for lunch)
• Work Life Balance & Professional Development (several diverse lines of business)
• Competitive Wages and Overall Compensation Package
• TN State Pension (legacy) with TCRS & Deferred Compensation Plan
• Generous Paid-Time-Off and 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Full Benefits Medical (as low as $26.620 per pay period), Dental, Vision, Life, AFLAC, LTD/STD, FSA, HSA with employer contribution
• Paid Training, Continuing Education Benefits & Professional Membership Dues Paid
• Opportunity for Advancement (we strive to promote from within whenever possible) and much more...

Accounting Generalist

Responsibilities (These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all-inclusive for this position.)

• Prepares accounts payable checks, daily check run; checks and approves all vouchers for payment, processes invoices, contracts, etc.
• Manage Accounts Payable inbox, communicate professionally with vendors and internal expense owners to ensure issues get resolved quickly.
• Accurately code GL account and departments/region; assign proper expense manager for approval; and ensure timely vendor payments are executed.
• Verify coding on invoices and produce month end report and reconciliation; ensure all invoices are processed in accordance with Agency policies.
• Maintains the invoice filing system and answers all vendor inquiries.
• Manage accrued expenses booking and reconciliation; be proactive in requesting missing invoices or estimates from vendors at month end.
• Compile, review & deliver vendor trending analysis, departmental expense trending analysis during month close; assist as needed with other accounting tasks at month end; adhere to closing deadlines.
• Responsible for the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of bi-monthly payroll and the agency’s accounts payable.
• Ensure accurate completion of payroll processing and reporting in accordance with federal, state, and local tax laws, and Agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure payroll tax reporting and remittance are timely and in compliance with applicable tax laws, and all payroll accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.
• Provide employees with answers to payroll-related questions.
• Preparation of year-end W2, 1095c, Miscellaneous 1099, and other end-of-year reporting requirements.
• Reviews exception reports, coordinates, and resolves inaccurate information and processes.
• Evaluates and documents business procedures related to payroll and A/P processes.
• Maintain payroll records & payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Resolve any payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Responsible for State Pension enrollment, contributions, changes, reporting, and other retirement records.
• Calculate and reconcile monthly pension and quarterly funding.
• Provide management with relevant payroll and financial reports.
• Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.
• Maintains the highest standards of data integrity and quality throughout the Agency’s data collection and reporting.
• Abide by all fiscal policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with regard to all payroll & financial information.
• Assist with other accounting and/or administrative tasks when needed.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

• 2+ years’ experience in accounting and/or payroll processing role. Recent college graduates will be considered.
• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, accounting, or related field required.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with outstanding time-management skills.
• Self-directed and independent with the ability to work well on a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel & Access.
• Strong professional communication skills with a focus on customer service.
• Analytical and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Able to meet and maintain…