What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Collections Specialist position at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP?

Job Description

Description :

As a member of the Finance team, the Payroll and Collections Specialist processes bi-weekly payroll and facilitates collection of delinquent accounts.

Responsibilities : Payroll

Enters, maintains, and / or processes information in the payroll system; information may include commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, and other information.
Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits.
Process bi-monthly ACH payments.

Collections

Requests and pursues payment on delinquent accounts via communication with account holder.

Follows established guidelines to review and update account status.

Maintains log of payment promises and pertinent account details; schedules follow-up communication with account holder.

Monitors accounts receivable and cash receipt reports.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements : Skills :

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.

Understanding of federal, state and local payroll regulations.

Ability to communicate with account holders in a courteous manner.

Ability to learn other accounting functions to facilitate cross-training.

Qualifications :

Associates degree from the accredited college.

Four (4) years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping with at least two (2) years of experience in payroll preferred.

Coughlin & Gerhart provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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