Payroll Specialist

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) has an opening for a PAYROLL SPECIALIST. This part-time, benefit-eligible, non-exempt position will report to GSEMA’s Controller. The current number of hours worked per week (typically 20 plus) may fluctuate based on payroll schedule and job requirements.

This position has a current hybrid work arrangement with work from home and in GSEMA's Andover office; occasional travel and work days in GSEMA’s Waltham office, or as directed.

As a Payroll Specialist, your primary focus for this role will be processing bi-weekly payroll (utilizing ADP Workforce), ensuring employees are paid accurately and timely with correct withholding taxes and deductions. Other payroll/accounting responsibilities include preparing taxes and deductions, payroll-related reconciliations, maintaining payroll records, and preparing reports for management.

As the Payroll Specialist you will also:

• Collaborate with manager and other departments, as needed, to resolve employee payroll questions/issues.
• Communicate with employees regarding escalated complex payroll and time and attendance inquiries/issues and work to resolve in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge of the payroll processing system and tax laws.
• Maintain supporting schedules, as needed, utilizing Excel spreadsheets.
• Adhere to the council’s internal financial controls and policies to ensure the council’s assets are protected.
• Maintain accurate, detailed and thorough files concerning council financial transactions, records and reporting.
• Assist in preparing reports and schedules for company audits.

Here is what you will need to be successful in this role:

• Five years of previous payroll work experience; familiarity using ADP Workforce Now is preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel, Word).
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills, processes and software applications.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Possess high attention to detail; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; ensures quality of work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle high-volume tasks (e.g., computer data entry).
• Possess a collaborative approach and outlook; demonstrated ability to establish trust and professional relationships with staff across all levels of the organization; ability to work with divergent opinions; promote collaboration and exchange of ideas.

Amazing benefits of this role:

• Hybrid working arrangement with work from home and in-office (Andover, MA)
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, retirement savings, paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and more

Travel Requirements: Must have access to reliable transportation to travel to GSEMA offices/service centers as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

A full job description can be found on the application page.

Note: Girl Scouting is open to all youth members and adults by delivering the Girl Scout message of pluralism and diversity to members of the council. Diversity and inclusion is more than an initiative; it is a set of shared values that defines the fabric of our mission. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer.

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