Accounting Technician

Job Description SummaryWin With a Career Move to Western. At Western Wyoming Community College, one of America’s leading junior colleges, we believe employees are our most valuable resource . We pride ourselves on our inclusive, growth-focused culture and our exceptional benefits package. For full-time employees, here are a few of the amazing benefits we offer: Employer paid contribution of 9.37% to your retirement plan with no waiting period. Who doesn’t love free money? We cover 82% of costs related to health, dental and life insurance. Generous leave time to support your work/life balance with paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, 3 personal days, and two weeks off over Christmas break! Not to mention, you get time off at Spring Break and Friday’s off in the summer. Have you ever wanted to take an art class? Interested in exploring entrepreneurship? FREE tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents makes this dream a reality. Access to amenities like our Children’s Center, Hay Library, aquatic center, fitness center, theatre and more. When adventure calls, head out to the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, take a hike around Mustang Loop, surf the local sand dunes, or jump in the car and travel to Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, or Laramie. For a map of our area, and links to activities and places, view westernwyoming.edu/outsider . See where your career can take you when you come run with the Mustangs! PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WHICH THIS INDIVIDUAL IS ACCOUNTABLE Payroll Duties – 40% 1. Sets up, enters, and processes payroll for all employees; creates direct deposit files for bank upload. 2. Enters and maintains employee direct deposit information in the payroll system. 3. Maintains and updates payroll records and files. 4. Runs payroll check registers, direct deposit reports, payroll timesheets, and all supporting payroll reports. 5. Prepares accounting and payroll reports for campus personnel as requested. 6. Generates quarterly payroll reports and all year-end payroll reports. 7. In coordination with the Payroll Coordinator: Assists preparation of tax tables for the upcoming calendar year, and assists with processing W-2 forms and reconciling them with Form 941 and fiscal year-end payroll reports. 8. Prepares quarterly and fiscal year-end payroll closeouts and clears quarterly and fiscal year totals. Accounts Payable / 1099 Reporting Duties 1. Processes vouchers and payments to vendors in accordance with College policies and procedures. 2. Prepares and processes 1099 forms for vendors as required by IRS regulations. 3. Processes student refunds in collaboration with Student Accounts Receivable 4. Transfer students to 95 per request of Accountant.Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. 2. Two years of experience in accounting, payroll, or related financial work. 3. Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software. 4. Ability to maintain accuracy while meeting deadlines and handling multiple priorities. 5. Strong attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality. Equivalency Statement For those candidates who do not exactly meet all minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which has provided comparable knowledge and abilities, may be accepted.Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience) 1. Experience with payroll processing and 1099 reporting in a public sector or educational environment. 2. Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, including tax reporting requirements. 3. Familiarity with Ellucian/Colleague systems.