Job Description

HARPETH VALLEY UTILITIES DISTRICT

Harpeth Valley Utilities District is a water and wastewater utility in Nashville Davidson County, Tennessee that provides clean drinking water and waste-water service to approximately 19,000 direct customers. In total HVUD provides water to 250,000 people in Davidson and Williamson counties.

Payroll - Staff Accountant

The Payroll – Staff Accountant is responsible for processing and administering payroll in accordance with federal and state regulations and performing accounting activities within the accounting and finance team functions.

Reports to: Controller

Supervises Staff: N/A

Status: Full time, exempt position

Salary Range = $67,000 - $94,000

Experience, Education, and Skills

• Education/Experience: Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or related fields and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in payroll and accounting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Required Skills: Detail oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to organize and prioritize tasks, ability to maintain confidentiality, discern, and handle sensitive personnel related information, acts in a professional manner, demonstrates initiative, and is accountable for performance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll:

• Prepare, process, and generate payroll using the District’s time keeping and payroll systems
• Ensure accuracy of employee compensation, benefits, deductions, leave accruals, tax withholdings, and direct deposits
• Incorporate accurate benefits and payroll information in the system
• Analyze and resolve functional and technical issues as they arise within the payroll system and process
• Audit payroll data for completeness and accuracy
• Review and monitor payroll policies and practices
• Create and maintain employee records in conjunction with Human Resources for new hires, changes in tax exemptions, insurance coverage, retirement deductions, and other relevant employee records
• Maintain employee leave records including sick and vacation time
• Prepare employee annual W-2 and 1099s
• Prepare and file federal, state, and other payroll reports.
• Determine payroll liability for federal, state, social security, and workers compensation
• Complete quarterly and annual tax filings
• Perform regular audits of payroll processes
• Assist in implementing and testing new payroll software
• Prepare payroll related journal entries as necessary for general ledger
• Perform other related duties as required

Accounting and Finance Department Functions:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly statements
• Inputs and posts various journal entries
• Assists with bank reconciliation and month-end and year-end activities
• Maintain schedules of property, vehicles, equipment, and fixed assets
• Process liability claims to insurance
• Performs other analyses and supports activities within the accounting and finance team as necessary

Interested and qualified candidates may send a resume to [email protected].

Priority will be given to applicants in the Nashville area.

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