Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Description

Job Title: Accounting & Payroll Specialist (AR)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Vice President of Finance

Position Type: Regular, Full-time, 40 hours per week FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary: $23 minimum, Based on experience

Benefits: Eligible

Organization Overview

The Goodman Community Center (GCC) serves our entire community, welcoming individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Our programs and services are designed to enhance lives and strengthen our community. We are committed to fostering a community where everyone is valued and has the resources needed for success. 

Position Description

With excellent attention to detail and a high level of customer service, the Accounting & Payroll Specialist provides daily administrative support to the GCC Finance team. The position's main responsibility is the timely entry of all receivables and related items. As well as processing bi-weekly payroll while being a first contact for payroll-related inquiries.

Requirements

Qualifications

· High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of post high school accounting coursework preferred.

· At least 1 year of experience in bookkeeping and/or accounting processes is strongly preferred.

· At least 2 years of related professional experience in a clerical role with preference given to those with an understanding of fundraising/ development.

· Efficient and accurate data entry skill, the ability to work cohesively with other staff.

· Attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining minimum speed requirements.

· Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft environment. Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.

· Ability to interact, coordinate and communicate effectively with internal staff and vendors.

· Ability to adapt to change and work on assignments with limited instruction from leadership.

· Strong, demonstrated organizational and time-management skills

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Ability to prioritize multiple projects and to meet deadlines.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Comfortable working individually and as part of a team.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Ability to use computers daily in an interactive manner for extended periods of time and up to 8 hours per day.

· Ability to sit for an extended period of time.

· Willingness to work during peak periods as required and available.

Responsibilities

· Support accounts receivable processes.

· Daily recording of invoices and cash receipts.

· Daily enter, process and acknowledge gifts, grants, special event and program sponsorships, event tickets, auction donations and purchases, and in-kind donations, etc.

· Support in tracking outstanding pledges, grants and recurring gifts.

· Record and update donor information.

· Process bi-weekly payroll tasks while being a first contact for payroll-related inquiries.

· Provide requested reports including outcome reports for appeals, donor engagement and stewardship efforts.

· Assist in responding to staff, vendor and other customer inquiries.

· Assist in extracting data for financial reports.

· Assist in accounts payable processes.

· Assist in Cash reconciliation.

· Assist in administering and maintaining credit cards using Concur system.

· Assist in the monthly closing process by gathering all necessary data and posting required journal entries.

· Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, filing, scanning, and copying.

Benefits

· Goodman Community Center offers generous health and dental plans as well as vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a team member assistance program.

· Free onsite childcare for all employees upon hire, pending program availability (ages 3 )

· Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center with personal training

· Employee discount on room rental

· Generous PTO

Salary : $23