Payroll Accounting

The Payroll Section within the Accounting Division consists of four employees: a Payroll Supervisor, an Accountant, and two Payroll Specialists. The team is responsible for processing payroll, preparing approximately 18,000 W-2 forms annually, and filing all federal and state tax withholding and Social Security reports.

Services include:

  • Process manual payroll checks when needed
  • Prepare biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly earning statements
  • Remit tax withholdings and prepare related reports (e.g., W-2, VEC, Form 941)
  • Research tax-related issues to ensure compliance
  • Generate NEI reports for deductions, garnishments, tax lines, and child support payments
  • Maintain and update employee salary records with deductions, and notify employees as needed
  • Reconcile payroll withholdings and expenses by comparing system reports to general ledger accounts and billing statements
  • Provide customer service to employees and external agencies regarding salaries, deductions, and payroll regulations

Important Note About Taxes

  • Use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator at IRS.gov to determine proper W-4 withholding
  • Contact Human Resources immediately if your name or Social Security number is incorrect
  • Verify your address in Employee Direct Access under Personal Information and update it if necessary

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