Payroll and Benefits Accountant

LOCATION –

251 Airport Road

Oceanside, CA 92058

TERI changes the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals touched by special needs. The TERI Campus of Life models a more integrated society where the entire community learns, creates, and lives well side-by-side.

Here at TERI, health and wellness are integral parts of our culture for both staff and clients. “Fit for Life” is a core value, and all staff are expected to actively participate in TERI wellness programs and personally commit to the agency philosophy of being “Fit for Life.” We have an on-site Fitness Center with a full-time Wellness Team who can help you design personal fitness goals and nutrition plans; additionally, there are many opportunities for individual and group exercise classes offered at times that fit your personal schedule. TERI culture ensures the health and wellness of each client is a top priority.

We’re seeking for a Payroll Administrator to join our TERI team!

Do you have a payroll accounting background and enjoy working with numbers? If you’re the best at what you do, come join us! This role may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Come join our Finance team and explore the opportunity to work with our amazing organization. As the Payroll Administrator, you will be part of a future that empowers individuals touched by special needs through life skills coaching, companionship, and support.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES –

• Ensures timely process of all staff payroll in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principles. Develops systems and protocols to direct the collection, calculation and entering of pay data.

• Compiles payroll data such as hours worked, taxes, and insurance from time sheets and other records.

• Works with internal departments and other contacts (including third-party vendors) to ensure security protocols are in place for all pay systems.

• Maintains an updated procedure manual for payroll processing and assists in training of other staff on the payroll system (ADP Workforce Now/Manager and Enhanced Time) to troubleshoot general user questions or basic technical problems.

• Keeps abreast of current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data, including payroll taxes, employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and other required reporting (Workers Compensation, Leave, deferred benefits, etc.)

•  Processes fiscal year-end reports and reconciles w-2 information for accuracy. Reports errors in payroll accounting to the proper management representative.

•  Documents any discrepancies in payroll processing to maintain a clear record of reconciliation and adjustments.

QUALIFICATIONS – 

• 3-5 years of experience and/or training with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager and ADP Enhanced Time & Attendance required. 
• Experience with 300-400 staff payroll and a payroll certification a plus.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Salary Range –

$25.00- 28.00 Hourly

Position Status –

Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday

OUR BENEFITS –

• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, & Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health & Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center & Fitness Court
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts at TERI’s Common Ground
• Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER –

TERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. At TERI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. TERI believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, in touching the lives of those we serve and seek to recruit. We strive to develop and retain the most compassionate and talented people from an extensive and diverse candidate pool.