Payroll/Finance Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: As a member of the Finance team under the direct supervision of the Controller, the Payroll/Finance Specialist will perform various accounting duties and ensure the accurate processing and recording of the company’s payroll. They will be responsible for providing assistance to the Billing and Accounts Payable departments as well as assisting the Controller and Finance Director with special reports and projects.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative

1. Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.Eliminate manual processes when possible. Consolidate information into effective reportsfor management.
2. Add new employees to the payroll software and enter adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes, benefits etc. Establish and keep up-to-date payroll records.
3. Collect, summarize, and review timekeeping information for all employees. Enter data into payroll software for processing. Prepare timely payroll general journal postings, payroll accruals, PTO accruals, 403b contributions etc.
4. Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer payroll related questions for employees and management. Calculate and process manual checks as needed including vacation payouts and severance payments.
5. Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
6. Assist the Billing Department with various functions and Accounts Payable with printing and sorting invoices, data entry, filing, ordering supplies and other functions.
7. Research, collect data and assist the Controller and Finance Director with special projects.
8. Perform mail duties when needed.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Safety

1. Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures and legal requirements as they relate to safe work practices.
2. Follow all safety procedures and report or resolve unsafe conditions to ensure an injury-freework environment.
3. Use appropriate ergonomic measures to reduce risk of work-related injuries.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• Payroll and general accounting principles.
• HIPAA Requirements

Skills in:

• Effective oral and written communication.
• Effective organization of work and attention to detail.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• AP and Payroll.
• Using a computer for word processing, creating and writing formulas in Excel spreadsheets, payroll software, accounting system software, and e-mail

Ability to

• Share the EDCCHC mission and team orientation approach.
• Develop rapport and work with people of all ages, cultural, religious, social andethnic backgrounds.
• Be courteous and utilize professional behavior in all interactions with the public andstaff.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Be flexible in accepting, changing or carrying out assignments.
• Be a team player.

QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for this position, an individual must possess any combination equivalent to sufficient experience and/or education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skill, and ability requirements listed above. A typical way to acquire the required qualifications would be:
Experience:
Two years of experience in payroll or relatable accounting work

Or

Education:
Associate degree in accounting, business, or math.

OTHER
Physical Requirements:
Typical interior/office work environment. See, hear, talk, walk or move about, sit and/or stand for long periods of time, reach, stoop, bend, lift up to 50 lb.; repetitive hand movement; use and view a computer; use a calculator, operate fax, copier, telephone and car; read and write English.