Chef’s Garden Catering & Events is actively seeking a Part Time Payroll Administrator.

Who we are:

The Chef’s Garden was founded in 2001 by Liz Earnest with the simple aspiration of serving delicious joy. The company grew faster than she anticipated and in 2005, Liz’s daughter, Jennifer, joined the team. Together they have grown the company into a full-service catering, event and restaurant firm, with exclusive venues that include The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. We realize that we are only as good as our last event and our clients value us equally for our fine food and service as much as for the level of comfort they have in knowing that we treat each event like it is our own. We are a company passionate about creating innovative events that connect people through delicious food and drink.

CORE VALUES: HARVEST

Hospitality At Chef's Garden, Hospitality is a core value that fosters genuine warmth, creating welcoming experiences for both our team and clients. Inspired by the wisdom that 'people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel,' we strive to transform moments into unforgettable experiences, leaving a positive impact on everyone involved.
Always Growing: We are committed to continuous growth and knowledge at Chef's Garden. This involves staying curious and creative about how we do things and how we see things, fostering a culture of innovation and improvement. Our commitment to growth includes fostering an environment where our team can grow personally and professionally.
Resilience: Resilience is essential to us at Chef's Garden. We view challenges not as obstacles, but as opportunities to lean into our collective strengths and abilities, finding solutions that enable us to emerge stronger and more capable. We see the value in our mistakes and use them as a learning opportunity to become even stronger.
Value Diversity At Chef's Garden, we celebrate differences and promote inclusivity as a core value. We recognize the richness that diversity brings to our team and embrace it as a source of strength and innovation.
Elevated Experiences: Providing exceptional and memorable services that exceed expectations is our commitment at Chef's Garden. We strive to create experiences that leave a lasting impression, reflecting our dedication to excellence in all that we do and in each and every interaction our team has with each other, our clients, and the community.
Synergy: Collaboration is key at Chef's Garden, where we believe in lifting others up and offering mutual support and coordination.
Trustworthy: At Chef's Garden, trustworthiness is fundamental. We are people of our word, both to our clients and our team. Integrity permeates all areas of our business, ensuring consistency between our actions and our word.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate should possess basic accounting knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and QuickBooks, with a mandatory requirement of experience with ADP Workforce Now. This role involves managing multiple software systems. Responsibilities include bookkeeping functions such as Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Human Resources (H/R), and payroll, as well as providing clerical and audit support, and other tasks to assist the Accounting Manager.

The successful candidate should excel in multitasking efficiently and be accustomed to managing frequent interruptions. We are seeking a detail-oriented, efficient, and reliable individual. Data entry experience and self-motivation are essential traits for this role.

Data Entry

• Key in Sales Receipts in QuickBooks Online
• Key in Invoices accurately in QuickBooks Online

Payroll

ADP Onboarding and I-9 Reporting:

• Conduct electronic ADP onboarding for new employees
• Manage electronic I-9 reporting processes in compliance with regulations.

Payroll Processing:

• Run bi-weekly payroll through ADP Workforce Now for 75-100 employees, covering payroll direct deposits, check distribution.
• Calculate Sales team commission structures and bonus programs accurately.
• Ensure compliance with payroll taxes and governmental regulations.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Prepare, and submit bi-weekly worker compensation reports, remitting payments as required.
• Setting up benefits deductions in ADP accurately.
• Apply PTO Benefits in ADP
• Manage PTO Calendar Blocks & Availability in ADP

401K Enrollment and Management:

• Facilitate the enrollment and management of employee 401K accounts.
• Administer 401K funding biweekly.

The successful candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience working in an office professional office setting and will possess the following qualities:

• Reliability and discretion
• Adaptability
• Education in human resources, accounting, or equivalent work experience
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Proficient in office software solutions and technology (Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Attention to detail

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work setting:

• Office

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL 32207 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person