Associate Accountant (Payroll) at Panda Restaurant Group Inc in Rosemead, California

Job Description:

The Associate Accountant (Payroll) position is responsible for entering, verifying, and maintaining payroll information for assigned Regions. This position processes bi-weekly payrolls and prepares daily, weekly, and bi-weekly federal and state tax data for transmission to ADP.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this job's duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.

Descriptions

* Processes the bi-weekly payroll for assigned Regions, ensures garnishment orders are properly handled, uploads vacation hours to Lawson, and processes safety shoe payments from employees. Enters, verifies, and maintains payroll information for assigned Regions.

* Provides customer service to Operations, communicating with GMs regarding payroll time card issues. Handles incoming calls from stores in assigned Region related to payroll issues.

* Prepares federal and state tax data for transmission to ADP and reconciles ADP reports with department. Processes journal entries and reconciles balance sheet accounts as assigned.

* Handles state agency notices and sends to ADP on a timely basis.

* May assist Supervisor in training other Payroll associates.

* Maintains the Money Network Registration file and handles iPay inquiries. Prepares and prints daily manual checks.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with coursework in Accounting required

* Minimum one to two years of related experience preferred in a retail/hospitality environment

* Successful completion of annual store training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Ability to demonstrate and teach Panda's Mission, Values, and Culture

* Basic knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, and practices

* Basic knowledge of enterprise accounting systems and sub-systems/software relevant to Payroll preferred

* Computer/technology skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

* Communication (oral and written) and listening skills

* Analytical skills

* Critical thinking skills

* Ability to access data and produce needed reports for Payroll

* Ability to solve problems independently

* Ability to assist with projects

* Ability to train other Accounting associates

* Ability to talk and share before a group

* Ability to work positively with other departments ("win/win")

* Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task

* Demonstrates proactive behavior and attention to detail

* Ability to embrace change and continuous learning

COMPETENCIES:

The following are Panda Leadership Competencies for Professional:

* Listening

* Peer Relationships

* Functional/Technical Skills

* Business Acumen

* Comfort around higher management

* Planning

* Self Knowledge

* Customer Focus

* Integrity and Trust

SUCCESS MEASURES:

* Contribute to building and sustaining the Panda Mission and Culture

* Prompt and accurate processing of bi-weekly payrolls, including garnishments

* Process federal and state tax data for transmission to ADP

* Timely reconciliation of payroll tax liability accounts

* Forward state agency notices to ADP on a timely basis

* Receive positive feedback from Operations and others on customer service

CAREER PROGRESSION:

The following job titles or job categories are examples of potential career opportunities and are not intended as a guarantee of promotion. These career paths can change at any time.

* Accountant

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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