Payroll Accountant

Job Description:

Who we are:
Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $37.5 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.
While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.
We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technolo gy, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Position Description:
We are searching for a Payroll Accountant. This position is responsible for providing intensive customer service to both internal and external participants; administers human resources policies and procedures that may cover two or more functional areas, while acting as department expert in reconciliations/budget related issues, focusing on reconciliation of all payroll and benefit related accounting functions. Collects and analyzes HR data, makes recommendations to management. Processes paperwork for functional area according to established procedures. Prepares internal employee communications regarding a variety of company policies. This position will focus on all departmental general ledger reconciliations. This position requires a strong accountant with a background in auditing or financial analy sis.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as liaison on HRS/accounting related issues; reconciles all payroll and benefits related general ledger accounts including payroll generated entries, vendor payments, insurance billings, and thrift payments and prepares written reconciliations on a monthly basis.
- Prepare, review and submit or adjust payroll journal entries for approval and posting. Makes correcting journal entries as needed including exceptions for transactions outside the normal payroll activity.
- Interfaces with Accounting Department regarding all reconciliation issues and provides necessary information for quarterly annual leave adjustments.
- Receives Payroll, Ben Cost and Annual Leave data from the HR/Payroll system and prepares direct note accounting entries.
- Assists in both internal and external departmental audits.
- Assists in the coordination of the annual pension contribution funding between the asso ciations and the pension plan trustee.
- Responsible for preparing the annual departmental and FCB salary budget.
- Provide customer service to bank and association personnel.
- Files payroll related information in the appropriate file/binder in an accurate and timely manner.
- Submit appropriate journal voucher, wires, check requisitions for the bank and associations and distribute vendor payments to Accounting.
- Assist in the reconciliation of W-2 information and forms for the bank.
- Prepares Workers Compensation estimates and audit reports annually.
- Prepares and maintains Bank employee automobile reports for taxable fringe benefit entry into the payroll system for W2 reporting.
- Processes and audits FCBT bank payroll
- Prepares Verification of Employment letters for FCBT employees
- Completes the annual Census for FCBT and Associations
- Resolves the daily Active Directory errors
- Maintains the accounti ng Adaptive software with current employee information and adds and terminates users as needed.
- Answers payroll accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
- Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of employee and payroll information at all times.

What You Bring to the Team:
Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office and appreciates the value of the hybrid work design.
It's an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:
Position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 5 or more years' experience in accounting and/or human resource and payroll processing related experience desired. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Mastery of GAAP and general ledger reconcilement techniques is essential for performing reconciliation function. Has thorough knowledge of commonly used ac counting principles, practices, and procedures. This position requires a strong accountant with a background in auditing or financial analysis. Relies on experience and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Must possess on-the-job accounting GL reconcilement knowledge. Position requires knowledge and skill in the use of personal computers and their software. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; advanced experience in a variety of HR software, Access, Excel and payroll databases are required. Ability to use a 10-key calculator and type at an acceptable rate of speed. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work within deadlines and under pressure are essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary. Accuracy in maintaining records and files is essential.

Why Farm Credit Bank of Texas:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:
- Flexible health-and-wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
- 401(k) plan that includes an employer match and additional employer contribution
- Long-term disability and life insurance
- Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Option to use sick leave to take your pet to the vet for emergency services
- Up to five days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
- Ongoing professional-development opportunities
- Generous tuition-reimbursement program
- Physical fitness incentive plan
- Employer matching gifts program
Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing pr ocess at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We can't personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

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