Payroll Specialist

KT is seeking a motivated individual to join our accounting services team.

Responsibilities The Client Accounting Services Associate specializing in Client Payroll Services will provide timely, accurate, and ongoing assistance and service to designated clients, including, but not limited to:

• Payroll Processing
  • Assisting clients with new, transitioning, and exiting employee pay compliance.
  • Working with clients to collect and verify timekeeping information for employees.
  • Calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, and other special payment.
  • Ensuring accurate deductions for taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.
  • Preparation of payroll checks, records, and reports.
  • Assisting with workers’ compensation and unemployment premium collection and reporting.
  • Advising client on relevant local, state, or federal compliance issues.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any issues in a timely manner.
  • Preparing year end documents to include payroll registers, W2, and 1099 forms.
• Staying up to date with relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Identify accounting practice errors, advise, and educate client’s staff of proper procedural accounting practices.
• Develop working relationships with clients and co-workers including participating in the firm’s coaching and mentor programs.
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
• Attend firm-sponsored community service events and team-building activities.
• Assist in staff recruiting efforts including attending career fairs, and interviews, and helping with in-person visits.
• Develop proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software, and other applications relevant to job requirements.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Become familiar with and adhere to Ketel Thorstenson’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Partner-in-Charge or another member of the Partner group.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
• The employee will sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk and work on a computer. The intern may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Schedule and Benefits

• This is a full-time or part-time position working 20 to 40 hours per week; required hours during busy season may increase up to 56 hours per week
• KT offers more than just a competitive salary with PTO, 8 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account plans, a 401k retirement plan, life insurance, an employee referral program, certification incentives, and tax season incentives. For more information about our benefits, visit www.ktllp.cpa/careers.
• Located in the Rapid City, SD, Spearfish, SD or Gillette, WY office - May Consider Remote

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, or any other classificationprotected under applicable law.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a similar field such as Finance or Business. Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience Processing Payroll
• Willingness to put forth the effort needed to meet compliance and Firm deadlines, as well as meet client expectations
• Exceptional client service and communication skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Possess efficient organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism through strong ethical conduct.
• Willingness to put forth effort necessary to meet client’s deadlines and accommodate client needs.
• Exceptional client service and communications skills, including written and verbal communications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Strong dedication to teamwork.
• Problem solver with focus and drive; ability to use critical thinking and problem- solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Possess efficient organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrate a high-level of commitment to KTLLP; possess a positive attitude; and ability to have fun.
• Participate as a team player to meet the goals of the department and firm.
• Excellent computer skills and willingness/ability to learn new systems.

Core Competencies

• Professionalism
• Integrity / Ethical Conduct
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Multi-tasking
• Team Oriented with the ability to work independently.

Additional Requirements

• Valid State Driver's License
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and meet insurance requirements following a motor vehicle record check.