Payroll & Compliance Accountant

Position Summary
The Payroll and Compliance Accountant role is part of a team of professionals working to provide accurate and timely financial
reporting. The position provides support to the Finance Department by performing daily accounting tasks of moderate
difficulty.

Steffes Core Values

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be
  treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond oneself. We are modest, genuine, and
  authentic.

Key Responsibilities
1. Process information related to bi-weekly payroll, including terminations, reimbursements, garnishments, and other
activities as they arise.
2. Reconcile information related to bi-weekly census reporting.
3. Gather and reconcile sales data, calculate use tax liabilities, and submit sales and use tax returns to the appropriate
government agencies.
4. Investigate and resolve inconsistencies with collected sales tax transactions.
5. Find opportunities to reduce the company’s overall sales tax burden by reviewing taxes charged on Accounts Payable
invoices.
6. Ensure accurate and timely filing of state and federal compliance reports including Secretary of State annual reports,
personal property taxes, and vehicle licenses.
7. Participate in month-end close by preparing accurate and timely journal entries, expense accruals, and general ledger
account reconciliations.
8. Draft required schedules and work papers for the annual financial audit and external tax reporting functions.
9. Prepare metrics in support of operational activities.
10. Demonstrate a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), intercompany transactions,
compliance reporting, and government regulations.
11. Obtain knowledge of the current computer systems and follow procedures required to maintain and generate
necessary reports. Participate in updating and implementing computer software programs, as needed.
12. Update/create work instructions in accordance with company policies.
13. Adhere to internal controls and accounting policies, as well as relevant regulations and laws.
14. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers,
co-workers, and management.
15. Help company meet its Strategic, Quality, and Safety objectives.
16. Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Core Expectations

• Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with
  the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified
  procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and
  contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
• Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or
  procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
• Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
  • Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
  • Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
  • Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
  • Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• One or more years of related work experience
• Strong Excel foundation and intermediate general computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc.)
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and government regulations.
• Possess strong attention to detail, skillfully gather and analyze information, identify and resolve problems in a timely
  manner, make routine recommendations and suggest alternative solutions when appropriate.

Functional & Cognitive Requirements of Position

• This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context
  of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity
  quota.