Our Company
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For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.
Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
Job Summary
The Payroll Accountant is a vital role of the payroll team ensuring pay is process on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position will be responsible for actively processing payroll, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for US multi-state payrolls. Must be able to process payroll in our payroll systems (Workday and ADP) and coordinate audits of the payroll function, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and local tax withholding.
Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities
[The following reflects duties for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for business reasons.]
- Partner with the Finance/Accounting team and assist with entries
- Maintains multi-entity payroll general ledger account mapping.
- Perform internal audits of various payroll areas and prepare materials for external and internal auditors.
- Clearly documents payroll processes for payroll walk-throughs.
- Performs funding reconciliations of net pay, garnishment, and payroll tax between Workday and ADP each pay cycle.
- Process off-cycle payrolls and run special payrolls when needed.
- Conduct year-end payroll closeout audits
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
- 5 years of related experience required
- FPC or CPP designation preferred
- Multi-state payroll experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- In-dept knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with payroll software (Workday or ADP preferred)
What We Do
Based in Clearwater, Fla., AmeriLife is a national leader in developing, marketing and distributing annuity, life and health insurance solutions to protect the health and retirement needs of consumers.
For nearly 50 years, AmeriLife has partnered with the nation’s leading insurance carriers to provide value and quality to customers served through a national distribution network of over 150,000 insurance agents and advisors, nearly 30 marketing organizations, and 50 insurance agency locations.
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