Accounting/Payroll Clerk

$1,200 Sign On Bonus!

DEPARTMENT: Accounting DATE: 03/24

JOB TITLE: Accounting/Payroll Clerk BAND: 3

STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

· Associate’s degree in accounting or business-related field with 2 – 3 years of accounting experience

OR

· A High School Diploma with 5 – 7 years of experience in accounting

Skills

· Demonstrated ability to work with different disciplines on administrative and direct service levels.

· Ability to be creative in problem solving techniques, organize time, prioritize tasks, and work assignments, as necessary.

· Valid New York State Driver’s license with less than 4 points.

· Effective oral and written skills

· Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

· Basic Microsoft Excel skills

· Basic math skills

· Detail oriented

· Problem solving skills

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

RESPONSIBLE TO

· Controller

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Administrative

· Required to follow all Agency policies and procedures, using the Policy and Procedures manual as a reference.

· Required to understand and abide by those laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the program/service you are providing.

· Required to report any known or suspected violations of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to programs/services of the agency.

· Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll data to payroll service within prescribed periods.

· Maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.

· Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions, and saving deductions.

· Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave and non-taxable wages.

· Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee payroll questions.

· Maintain all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures.

· Assist in processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees.

· Bank reconciliations of operating and other accounts.

· Daily receipt of funds, electronically and in person.

· Prepare bank deposits.

· Data entry of budget and other functions.

· Receive and distribute Finance Department USP Mail.

· Cross train and provide back-up to other positions in the department.

· Update and maintain client balances.

Catholic Charities Agency and Community Related

· Attending all internal staff meetings and program related meetings, as necessary.

· Participate in in-service training sessions, workshops, conferences and/or continuing education programs within Catholic Charites or the larger community, as necessary.

· Participate in other duties, programs and activities within the Department as directed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.98 - $24.72 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS License with 4 pts or less (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Utica, NY 13502 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25