YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.
We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today!
What You'll Do
Payroll is a division of the Accounting Services Department. Payroll is responsible for all of the agency’s internal payroll functions including processing timesheets, cutting paychecks, processing benefits payments and calculating and processing Payroll taxes for 300+ staff members on a semi-monthly basis. Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist III is responsible for timely, accurate processing of payroll and benefit transactions.
The Payroll Specialist III participates in the production of semi-monthly payroll, performs the full range of record keeping and payroll processing activities as well filling in as needed in the absence of the Payroll Manager. This position is deadline driven and requires a work schedule to meet these deadlines. In addition, the position shall perform other assigned accounting functions for the Accounting Services Department.
This position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values. As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.
Expectations of your role:
Process semi-monthly payroll, calculate and process garnishments, and serve as backup for Payroll Manager when needed
Reconcile benefit invoices to employee deductions and G/L and provide timely support to staff enquires
Maintain accurate and complete filing systems - Perform audits of systems to maintain integrity
Train new staff in system as part of new hire orientation
Calculate and process any needed adjustments, terminations and other changes accurately each pay period
Accurately record and document all payroll transactions to ensure complete recordkeeping and audit trail
Provide support for all audit needs; assist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements
Maintain employee confidence and protect Payroll operations by keeping information confidential
Support accounting department and HR as needed
Attend required safety trainings and meetings; follow all safety and health guidelines, standards, practices, policies, and procedures; and actively participate in the agency’s Emergency Preparedness program and activities
Other duties as assigned
Must have's to be successful:
Experience in processing payroll, bookkeeping and/or benefit related account reconciliation
Strong mathematical competency with the ability to perform reconciliations
Intermediate level of computer skills critical including use of database, word processing, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel and Adobe).
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, be proactive, problem solve and take initiative as well as work in and add value to a team environment, pitching in as needed to "get the job done”
Attention to detail and strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
Effective written and verbal skills
Customer service orientation, including ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals at all levels of the organization
Experience working with communities of color and people from different cultures
Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist principles
Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty
Hours, Rate, and Benefits
Hourly Range: $27.00 - 35.00 DOE
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans. For more information about our benefits, please visit: YWCA Careers & Benefits Information
At the time of hire, employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan
After two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund
Physical Requirements
Must be able to bend and stretch and be able to lift items up to 25 pounds
Continuously uses hands and wrists, fingering, handling, grasping, and reaching in using telephones, computers and other office equipment and supplies
Frequently uses speech, hearing and sight abilities in exchanging information with clients, agency staff, employers, representatives of community organizations and other individuals in the community
Frequently sits for extended periods while performing desktop activities
Frequently stands, walks, and climbs in performing duties in the office and in traveling to off-site meetings
Indoor office environment
Occasional local travel to multiple locations for off-site meetings
#LI-Hybrid
YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!
At YWCA, we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.
Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.
Mental Health Considerations
All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms, including but not limited to, racial trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, and financial hardship. As a result, employees are at risk of secondary trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.
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