Payroll Specialist

JOB TITLE:Payroll Specialist

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Full-time; benefits included; 40k base salary

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under limited supervision from the Director of Finance, Manage functions related to Payroll, and iSolved.

KEY ROLES (Job Duties and Responsibilities):

· Manage the payroll process for select communities and pay groups to include:

· Verify and enter time adjustments.

· Maintain mandatory deductions files, enter in payroll system, and communicate with court orders as requested.

· Add new employees to and terminate employees from the payroll system.

· Maintain payroll system to ensure employees are coded correctly for the general ledger.

· Add rate changes to the payroll system and calculate and enter split rates as necessary.

· Process payroll according to the schedule

· Download the Payroll journal entry and check the register and enter it into the accounting system.

· Maintain an electronic file of payroll reports and backup for payroll on the server.

· General Staff use training as needed/Troubleshooting.

· Maintain Leave accruals and ensure that any accrued hours not approved to rollover are cleared at the end of the FY year.

· Communicate as needed with AP regarding insurance bills and employment status of enrollees.

Manage Be Great University records and enrollments to include:

· Register participants in classes as prescribed by the program.

· Maintain tracking of classes registered and completed by employees.

· Coordinate with Human Resources regarding rate increases.

· Provide updates to employee participants and Human Resource Department

· Other Duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or three years or more experience in payroll.

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Strong organizational and analytical skills.

· Knowledge of computer software applications with emphasis on accounting software

Required Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

· Understand Organization's philosophy, vision, and goals

· Deal diplomatically with general public

· Project a professional demeanor

· Demonstrate strong interpersonal, customer service, and typing skills

· Ability to read and write in English and use arithmetic skills to accurately complete daily assignments.

· Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with management, co-workers and vendors.

· Ability to analyze and solve problems in a constantly changing and high-pressured work environment.

· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.

· Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and formulas.

· The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.