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Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Inc.
Payroll & Accounting Specialist
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$47,594 / year median in Massachusetts
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Payroll & Accounting Specialist Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Inc. Worcester, MA Job Details Full-time $68,000 - $70,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Financial operations Confidential information handling Accounts receivable management Interpersonal skills Attention to detail Bachelor's degree in accounting Payroll record maintenance Financial compliance Full Job Description The Payroll & Accounting Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of managing and supporting payroll operations promptly and efficiently with complete accuracy. They will be the primary subject expert of the payroll processing software. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with oversight of all payroll operations and employee payroll administration, taxes, and deductions. This role prepares payroll related journal entries and accruals as well as provides all payroll-related reporting for billings and financial reporting. Accounting responsibilities include supporting AR and AP functions including credit card administration, AR billing, AP invoices and managing the 1099 reporting process. Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilites:
Process weekly payroll, verify timesheets and maintain employee payroll data within UKG Ready Perform payroll-related journal entries, accruals and adjustments in the general ledger Generate payroll reports to support all monthly agency billings Ensure proper configuration of earnings, deductions, and allocations. Respond to and resolve employee questions related to pay or discrepancies. Monitor and audit automatic feeds for benefits elections. Prepare payroll related financial reports and variance analyses. Enter credit card transactions in general ledger systems with correct coding on monthly basis Validate all corporate credit card transactions have proper support and approvals for internal controls. Process monthly invoices for Clarity users and other grants as needed. Assist with entering expedited check request and AP invoices into financial system ensuring back up meets audit requirements. Manage annual 1099 reporting process including validate W-9 documentation and identify eligible payments to ensure IRS compliance. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and may be updated from time to time. This is a full time, in person, non-exempt position.Qualifications:
3-5 years of Payroll compliance and processing experience required . UKG Ready Access experience is highly preferred. AR or AP experience in accounting software Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to read technical regulations and then communicate the impact to a range of providers. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Highly goal oriented, self-motivated, and team player. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a confidential manner. Must always maintain confidentiality and integrity. Able to work independently and make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.Pay:
$68,000.00 - $70,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s):REQUIRED
Do you have at least three (3) years of Payroll compliance and processing experience? Do you have experience with UKG Ready Access? Do you have AR and/or AP experience? Do you know anyone who works for CMHA?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs