Payroll Specialist-Finance Assistant

Job description

The Fogarty Center seeks a caring and compassionate Spanish Bilingual (not required) Payroll Specialist-Finance Assistant to handle a high clientele and staff professionally. This team member will assist the team in bringing innovative and exciting self-directed services to a large RI DD/IDD population. Suppose you are motivated to contribute to a dynamic team while enhancing your administrative skills. In that case, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Payroll Specialist-Finance Assistant.

CULTURE:

The Fogarty Center’s mission is to empower people to improve the quality of their lives. This is true for clients as well as the support team we build. Our company culture focuses on encouraging every individual’s unique strength and team collaboration. Creating a workplace with a healthy balance of peer support and autonomy is a priority to encourage everyone to grow and take charge of their careers.

ABOUT US:

The Fogarty Center is a private, non-profit agency that provides various services and support to children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and/or other disabilities.

The Fogarty Center is one of the original provider agencies in Rhode Island. It provides residential opportunities, self-directed support, day services, and children's services. We continue to refine and enhance our services and are committed to developing innovative and individualized opportunities.

JOB PURPOSE:

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Review, enter, and verify employee timesheets & electronic time entry utilizing our payroll software.

· Reconcile weekly payroll in the software systems

· Maintain and update all employer and employee files

· Complete incoming requests for unemployment, TDI, and audit request

· Respond to employee/employers’ questions regarding payroll issues, concerns, and problem-solving.

· Provide backup support to team members

· Provide assistance and support with department contacts concerning employee/employers

· Administrative duties including, but not limited to, scanning and filing payroll records, updating inactive information

· Answering multiple phone lines

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Friendly, approachable attitude and willingness to assist others in a fast-paced environment.

· Knowledge of general administrative procedures and standard office equipment

· Experience with multi-line phone system

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint. Understand the ability to perform data entry in various software products.

· The ability to work in a very fast-paced office. Don’t get us wrong, we like to have fun during the day, but our clients come first.

WHY APPLY WITH US?

· Working for The Fogarty Center is enjoyable and encouraging to everyone here. A career in human services provides the opportunity to help others and make a difference. Doing this through Fogarty has the bonus of the wonderful people here who work together and enjoy what we do. There is a focus on finding what an employee is good at and giving them a chance to shine. Flexible work hours, competitive pay, and robust benefits are all in addition to the friendly work environment and rewarding work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Barrington, RI 02806 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22