Payroll and Accounting Specialist - Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement

• Review and analyze timesheets for accuracy to ensure data, time integrity, and perform corrections as needed.
• Process payroll bi-weekly.
• Calculate and input employee benefit deductions & reimbursements accurately into the payroll system.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee data, tax forms, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax laws and regulations.
• Address employee inquiries regarding paychecks and statements.
• Conduct semi-annual payroll audits.
• Prepare annual reports to evaluate payroll system efficiency and reliability.
• Process invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
• Assist with budget tracking and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with the HR department regarding payroll processes.
• Collaborate with the finance team on special projects as needed.

• Minimum 1 – 3 years of payroll processing experience. Some A/P and bookkeeping experience is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting or finance or equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of wage laws, payroll principles, federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Strong commitment to CIRA'S mission and values in serving immigrants/refugees/newcomers. 
• Deep understanding of and ability to work sensitively and well with people of diverse national, ethnic, cultural, religions, gender identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.    
• Fluency in using Office 365 applications (ex. Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) and a strong ability to learn new software is required.
• Experience using Paycor software is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates responsibility through reliable attendance, effective time management, dependability, self-discipline, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.
• Maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding personnel information and records.
• Possesses strong analytical skills to resolve payroll discrepancies effectively.
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal communication skills with colleagues and internal staff.
• Embraces departmental and organizational changes, showing adaptability in a rapidly growing and evolving environment.
• Ability to pass all required background checks.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• This job consists of regularly sitting at a desk and using a computer and phone.
• Workdays pertain to a Monday – Friday schedule, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with no weekends required.

• Pay rate starting at $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits including:
  • Unlimited paid time off; 9 paid holidays with year-end holiday break
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance; employee assistance program; 403b retirement plan with an automatic 5% contribution; and FMLA
  • Yearly stipends for employee development opportunities 
  • Relocation assistance; travel and expense reimbursement

• Please upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional references all in PDF format to the job application link.

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