Job Description
Payroll Specialist
PST or MT time zones $65,000 - $70,000 Direct, Full-Time Remote Non-Profit
Remote role approved for the following states: CA, NV, TX, CO, ID, OR, WA and AZ ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client empowers mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals through personalized support in finance, operations and business management. They accomplish this through enthusiastic collaboration within their team and with their clients. They believe that what they do has a positive, measurable impact on students, families and communities. They take pride in providing their clients with timely and accurate financial and student data information that can be utilized to make the best decisions for their organizations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is responsible for all payroll-related functions for our clients’ clients. As Payroll Specialist, this position is responsible for providing training to client staff, entering new hires, employee changes, client communication. and ensuring consistent and accurate payroll processing. This position is also responsible for payroll tax and vacation/PTO tracking, reconciling all payroll related accounts such as health insurance deductions, withholdings and garnishments.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Communicate and work with assigned clients (with a combined employee count up to 500), who have varying levels of payroll knowledge, and train them on payroll processes and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Collect and enter the approved pay information from clients each pay period and review payroll reports for accuracy prior to submission.
- Assist clients with calculation of final checks and other related calculations.
- Prepare and submit retirement reporting and payments including 403(b)/401(k) plans on a timely basis. This may also include STRS/PERS pension plans.
- In collaboration with Staff Accountants, assist with reconciliation of the following payroll-related liability accounts before month-end closing is completed:
- 403(b)/401(k) payable
- STRS – Employer and Employee
- PERS – Employer and Employee
- Accrued vacation payable
- Garnishment payable
- Insurance payable
- Review client paperwork and enter new hires and changes into the payroll systems: address changes, pay changes, W-4 changes, insurance/retirement deduction changes.
- For all client new hires, research STRS website for membership type.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong organizational skills
- Intermediate knowledge of payroll and wage and hour laws
- Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills
- Experience using Abila MIP/Sage Intacct software preferred
- Experience using ADP, Paycom a plus
- Non-profit background a plus
- BA Degree required
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
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Job Tags
Full time, Work from home,