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Summary

Multiple CHESS institutions have embarked on an initiative to align systems and operational processes through the procurement and implementation of a common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Student Information System (SIS) platform. The CHESS Payroll Tax Accountant maintains payroll-related accounts and is responsible for the reconciliation and accuracy of one or more accounts within a complex accounting system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs technical accounting functions related to payroll taxes
• Submits issues or questions (“cases”) to third-party vendor and correctly classifies and prioritizes those cases
• Tracks third-party vendor cases through to satisfactory resolution
• Advocates for member colleges in all matters, including disagreements over fines, interest, or penalties owed to any governmental entity
• Communicates timely and effectively with all member colleges about issues related to payroll tax liability, payroll tax withholdings, state registrations, and other tax matters
• Updates, develops, and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Provides reports to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Reconciles federal, state, and local taxes with third-party vendor reports
• Reconciles Workday reports related to year-end processing with third-party vendor audit reports, tax payments, 941s, W2s, and other reports as required or requested by member colleges
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ experience in accounting or related administrative work
• Experience reconciling account balances
• Intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, V lookup, If statements, data validation)
• Attention to detail
• Experience dealing directly with third-party vendors

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Advanced Excel Skills (Macros, Index/Match, multi-level charts)
• Experience with Workday Payroll
• Audit experience
• Good working knowledge of multi-state taxation

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This position is fully remote, and the candidate is responsible for supplying their own office. CHESS will provide the equipment and supplies required for the duties assigned. The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

Apply

If this exciting opportunity is appealing, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and any relevant supporting materials to the CHESS Payroll Director at chess.jobs@chess.edu. For best consideration, please submit application materials by November 13, 2024. Thank you.

CHESS is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.