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 .
Priority will be given to applicants in the Nashville area.