Payroll Accountant Willamette Valley Bank is seeking a detail-oriented individual with strong critical thinking skills for a Payroll Accountant position. This role will process payroll, calculate Loan Officers’ commissions, perform bank and general ledger reconciliations, as well as other accounting related tasks. You will support the Accounting department by preparing journal entries, assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensuring strict confidentiality at all times. Some of the Key Responsibilities Include + Responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll with the bank’s payroll vendor in compliance with all applicable laws and procedures + Provide customer service and answer employee questions about pay, expense reimbursements, deductions and earnings + Manage employee accruals ensuring balance accuracy + Manage Fixed Assets and monthly depreciation + Manage Prepaid expenses + Maintain Lease Accounting and Security Deposit schedules + Perform account reconciliation including, but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll, resolving any discrepancies promptly + Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll + Other duties as assigned, including assisting other team members and management as needed What We Offer + Competitive compensation and benefits package + A caring, stable and safe working environment + Experienced and helpful leadership Qualifications Qualifications + An associate degree, or higher, with an accounting emphasis, or equivalent experience and training in a related area + Knowledge of accepted accounting principles + Knowledge of payroll processing reporting + Knowledge of payroll and accounting systems + Intermediate knowledge and skills with Excel and Microsoft Office applications + Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information + Ability to always display professional demeanor + Strong communication skills required About Us Where Local Means Everything… If you ask us, local means that our connection to the places in which we work goes beyond geography, it means we are ingrained in the local economy, we are part of the culture, and we help support our neighbors through volunteering, community outreach, and charitable donations. Banking Local means your money gets reinvested into your local communities and keeps your small towns thriving. When you put your money in a local bank, you are helping to provide a tractor to local farmers, an oven for the neighborhood bakery, and a home for the family next door. Willamette Valley Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: careers@wvbk.com