Description
We are seeking a full-time Payroll Accountant in our Durham, NC location. This critical role will perform all activities necessary to process payroll and ensure that people are paid correctly and on time utilizing rates such as base pay, overtime, and prevailing wage. This individual must be able to work under tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution preferably with a focus in Accounting or Business-related field. In lieu of a degree, equivalent experience will be considered.
Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance
Minimum 5 years of payroll experience
Experience with processing payroll using a third-party payroll provider system
Knowledge and accounting experience with journal entries and reconciliations
High proficiency in MS Excel
Experience using an enterprise resource planning tool or work management system required
Experience processing payroll with multiple companies a plus
Experience with filing certified payroll reports for prevailing wages a plus
About Us
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. PowerSecure provides energy solutions in the areas of distributed energy infrastructure and energy efficiency.
We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
Vacation, Company Holidays, Personal Days and Sick Days
Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
Wellness Incentive Programs
PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Operating Company: PowerSecure
