FMS Payroll Accountant

Mains’l Services is seeking a full-time FMS Payroll Accountant to support its Financial Management Services team and agency partners. The role processes multi-state payroll, taxes, banking transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and participant account administration while providing accurate and responsive customer service.

What you'll do:

• Processes payroll and accounts payable payments for household employers in multiple states
• Responsible for accurately processing emergency payrolls when requested by the agencies
• Processes voluntary and involuntary deductions, such as levies, garnishments, and Corrective Action Plan payments
• Processes banking transactions. Includes initiating EFT files, EFT reissues, positive pay upload and researching any payroll/accounts payable payments that may have been returned
• Keeps abreast of tax rules and regulations, including Federal, multiple states and localities
• Identifies and assists in developing FMS system enhancements
• Provide quality and excellent customer service to internal and external partners, and program participants using comprehensive knowledge and research to communicate effectively with team members and partners
• Includes researching and special requests
• Solves problems concerning payroll, answers inquiries, and enforces payroll policies
• Responsible for reconciling, filing, and paying quarterly/annual taxes for multiple states and local agencies
• Responsible for end of year filing requirements including processing FICA refunds, distributing W-2 and 1099 Misc. forms, reconciling wages and taxes reported to SSA with wages and taxes reported to IRS
• Develops and distributes reports for various agencies

What they're looking for:

• Creative, innovative, inquisitive, and eager to learn other accounting software programs
• Ability to quickly learn and use electronic systems to manage workflows and documentation efficiently
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders and employees
• Adaptable and able to manage changing responsibilities
• Customer-service oriented and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with payroll tax filings and multi-state payroll processing preferred
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred, but not required

Benefits:

• Paid (on-the-job) training
• Education Assistance – up to $2,000 per year
• 401(k) and matching
• Sick time
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance – including dental and vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Flexible Hybrid, with some in-person work required in our Brooklyn Park, MN office