POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Payroll Director, this position is responsible for the processing of all payroll; to ensure accurate processing and recording of payroll; provide timely and accurate financial information including: maintenance of payroll subsidiary records in PC based accounting system, recording and payment of payroll and reports for multiple locations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Knowledge with an automated time and attendance system, preferably MITC.Audits employee timesheets for completeness, accuracy and authorization; processes and data entry of employee timesheets into payroll software for bi-weekly payroll payable.Prepares and distributes payroll checks/payroll deposit statements; creates and submits the ACH file.Maintains records relating to Payroll in a confidential manner; assists employees with questions relating to their timesheets or payments.Works in liaison with Human Resources to resolve errors in data entry to ensure accurate personnel data is contained in the accounting system.Ensures off-cycle payroll payments, i.e. teacher pay-outs, retroactive pay adjustments and final termination checks are correctly calculated and deductions are made.Assist employees, program directors and outside agencies with issues relating to Payroll; resolves discrepancies.Prepares information for garnishments, miscellaneous deductions and relevant calculations required for any individual payroll payment.Assists with outside agency audits regarding Payroll; resolves discrepancies.May assist with payroll tax deposits and quarterly filings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree in accounting or related field.
Two (2) years prior work experience in payroll processing and related activities.
Intermediate proficiency in MSWord, Excel, database programs, accounting/payroll programs.
Have good communication skills, be detail oriented, be organized and have the ability to work under deadlines.
OR
Any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience, which demonstrates theability to perform the duties of the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
Three (3) years prior work experience in processing payroll for an organization of comparable size.
Prior work experience in a government, education or private non-profit environment.
Prior work experience with Solomon financial or comparable software.
Strong Communications skills, ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and able to work underdeadlines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to see/read a computer monitor screen.
Must be able to lift and carry ten (10) pounds.