Job: Staff/Payroll Accountant
Location: Keyes, Ca
Employment Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Reports to: Finance Manager
About Aemetis
Aemetis has a mission to transform renewable energy into below zero carbon transportation fuels. Aemetis’ existing facilities produce low carbon ethanol, renewable natural gas, and biodiesel from renewable sources, and we are actively developing new facilities that will help reduce global carbon emissions.
Position Overview
Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes, Inc. is in search of a detail-oriented and organized individual to fulfill the role of Staff/Payroll Accountant.
The chosen candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day payroll and accounting duties, along with some administrative tasks within the organization. This position requires a balance of payroll and accounting expertise, along with administrative proficiency.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll:
• Process multiple payrolls for multiple legal entities
• Checking and verifying timesheets for accuracy
• Entering and verifying data into payroll portal and spreadsheets
• Address employee issues and questions regarding payroll
• Acquiring timely approvals to process and submit payroll
• Ensure third-party garnishments are processed in accordance with federal/state laws
• Review expense reimbursements and deductions to determine their nature and appropriate accounting treatment
• Collaborate with HR on leave of absences and work location transfers
• Work with payroll processing provider to adopt current payroll regulations and tax law changes
• Follow company internal controls for payroll
• Apply discretion with regards to distribution of payroll related reports and payments
• Posting to GL transfer processes and assist in related month-end closing activities
• Prepare requested reports for upper management, finance department, etc.
• Assist auditors with required payroll information
• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work this position performs. This is not a complete listing; other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit
Staff Accountant:
• Work closely with Plant Finance Manager on a variety of tasks including intercompany accounting, preparation of journal entries, invoicing, and month-end close
• Analyze accounting for reasonableness against operational results
• Checking for accuracy in reports, figures, and postings within the ERP system
• Prepare close journal entry support and post into Blackline
• Prepare close balance sheet reconciliations and post into Blackline
• Assist in preparing and responding to auditors
• Assist with fixed asset subsidiary ledger, including coding invoices and tracking status
• Prepare other schedules, memorandum and account analysis, as needed
• Other duties or project as assigned by management to meet business needs
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or operations
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping role
• Detail-oriented with the ability to produce work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience and knowledge processing payroll, current regulations and legislation
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping processes; close cycle, internal controls and GAAP reporting
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Teams, Adobe Acrobat and accounting and payroll software; Microsoft Dynamics, Blackline and Paylocity preferred
• Professionalism and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively orally and through writing
• Trustworthy and maintains discretion and confidentiality when necessary
• Proactive attitude and hands on approach to get things done
• Team player working collaboratively with other cross functional partners
• Personable and friendly
If you have most of the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Staff/Payroll Accountant with Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes, Inc.
Wage and Benefits
Wage is commensurated with experience. Position includes a competitive benefits package