Accounting and Payroll Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing for the PETA Foundation, which includes updating payroll deductions, accruals, and ensuring accurate tax withholding.

• Calculate final payments, taking into account accrued vacation time, and update payroll records for employees who have been terminated.

• Handle internal payroll related to accounts payable.

• Assist with the review of timecards for compliance with labor laws.

• Provide support regarding multi-state payroll tax issues.

• Keep up-to-date with payroll regulations and ensure adherence to Federal and State laws.

• Address and resolve payroll inquiries from employees.

• Execute bi-weekly and semi-annual 401k responsibilities, including account reconciliations and conducting enrollment meetings.

• Conduct monthly reconciliations of the general ledger.

• Generate reports for annual financial audits for the PETA Foundation and its affiliated organizations.

• Carry out year-end reconciliations of employee data and provide necessary information to third-party entities.

• Create and distribute payroll and ledger-detail reports.

• Train new staff members at PETA and the PETA Foundation on payroll procedures.

• Record payroll-related adjustments and journal entries in the general ledger.

• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completion of college-level coursework in accounting.

• A minimum of five years of experience in industry or public accounting.

• Prior experience with Paylocity or other payroll systems is preferred.

• Experience with multi-state payroll taxation is required.

• Familiarity with Sage 100 or similar accounting software is advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential.

• Demonstrated self-motivation and the ability to work independently.

• Exceptional attention to detail along with strong organizational skills.

• Proven capability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Effective verbal communication skills and comfort speaking in public settings are essential.

• A strong commitment to the organization's goals and objectives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Responsibilities related to 401(k) tasks and conducting enrollment meetings.

• A comprehensive list of benefits available to eligible employees can be accessed through the employer's benefits information.