Description
Our collaborative Finance teams at United consist of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Analyst - Payroll Accounting will ensure we are complying with generally accepted audit standards for internal and external audits. This position is responsible for balancing and reconciling the payroll sub ledger to the general ledger, preparing and uploading manual journal entries into the General Ledger System. Perform monthly account reconciliation; researching payroll accounting inquiries that are submitted by the departments or via audit requests.
- Financial Reporting and Reconciliation :
Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure the accountability of the Payroll Department
Develop and maintain Microsoft Excel worksheets and database to aid in the monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reconciliation as well as the Variance explanationCommunicate effectively with internal and external departments to resolve reconciling itemsSubmit journal entries to correct any imbalances between payroll sub ledger and general ledgerProvide audit support for upper management's review and internal / external auditor's reviewSupport the payroll operations area in tracking manual entries and ensure those entries are properly being recorded to payroll sub-ledger and general ledgerMeet General ledger accounting close month end and reconciliation deadlinesPerform payroll accounting research as required by other departmentsManage all jobs and month-end close for Oracle ARDisbursements :Prepare wire request or check request to fund tax wires
Balance the payroll reports for the wire request or check request using a Microsoft Excel worksheet required for the corresponding disbursementMake sure all disbursements follow the signature approval authority list from the treasury departmentMaintain all Microsoft Excel disbursement logs needed for review by upper management, auditors, and other divisionsRelease the payroll funding after the reports are balanced and the wire request are completedBankingManage daily banking exceptions
Upload / Review / Approve Chase Access Local DraftHandle month-end stop paymentMaintain Microsoft Excel worksheet logs for manual checks, voids, stop payment, and unclaimed wages for future inquiriesMiscellaneous Tasks :Audit and manage quarterly preparation and submission of BLS Multiple Worksite Reporting
Manage 1099 reporting for deceased employees; coordinate with Accounts Payable and Payroll OPS form issuance and handle beneficiary inquiriesAssist various departments with payroll, benefits, and employee receivable researchAssist with jurisdiction audits as neededThis position provides a hybrid work arrangement including working onsite at our Houston office location a few days a week.
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications) :
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field2+ years of experience in general accounting and analytics2+ years of experience in payroll and account reconciliationExperience with Payroll Accounting and preparation of Journal Entries and Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation with stringent deadlinesAttention to detail, ability to adjust to a flexible schedule as needed, and strong initiative; must be a self-starterAbility to analyze data and produce meaningful reports and metricsStrong skills in MS Office - especially Excel and AccessAbility to communicate complex ideas to all levels of the organizationAbility to problem solveMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications) :
2+ years of experience in payroll and account reconciliation in a large-scale corporate environment with 50,000+ employees