Accounting & Payroll Associate

SUMMARY Compute, classify, and record numerical data to maintain financial records including Accounts Payable and Payroll. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Verify the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations while performing Accounts Payable, Payroll and general accounting duties.• Operate accounting software to record, store, and analyze information, including checking figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, proper authorization and coding. Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, • Receive, record, and deposit cash, checks, and vouchers. Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses. Code documents according to company procedures. Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records. • Process checks, ACH deposits, and purchasing card activities; ensure proper authorization and signatures are obtained. Mail checks, process payments and coordinate the filing system of related paperwork.• Process the Lottery payroll according to the established schedule including time review, work charts, wage computation, and other information to properly process payroll. Work in conjunction with HR staff to enter and verify employee information; verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information to designated records. Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions. Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees. Issue and record adjustments to pay as necessary. Work to effectively maintain relationships with lottery departments and employees to provide information, answer questions and resolve concerns. • Process travel expense, verifying that all requests for reimbursement meet the guidelines set forth under the Travel and Business Expense Reimbursement policy. Obtain necessary signatures and documents prior to reimbursement and work with other Lottery staff to verify and coordinate expenses and travel authorizations. • Assist accounting staff as needed in the day to day activities of the department. • Performs other duties within the scope of job assignment as required or requested by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a minimum of three years experience working with accounts payable and payroll. Must have familiarity with electronic data processing and accounting principles. High proficiency with applications including MS Word, Excel and payroll and accounting software. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at least three feet in height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.