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Accounting and Payroll Specialist Jobs in United States at PETA Foundation
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Description:
Position Objective:
To perform duties related to payroll, tax withholding, and to apply principles of accounting to analyze information, prepare and reconcile accounts, and use appropriate audit control procedures
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Process bi-weekly payroll for the PETA Foundation, including updating payroll deductions, accruals, and ensuring proper tax withholding is established
Calculate final checks, including accrued vacation time, and update payroll records for terminated employees
Process internal payroll related to payables
Assist with timecard review for labor law matters
Assist with multi-state payroll tax matters
Stay current with payroll regulations and ensure compliance with Federal and State laws
Address employee payroll questions and resolve any issues that may arise
Perform bi-weekly and semi-yearly 401k tasks, including reconciling accounts and hosting enrollment meetings
Perform monthly general-ledger reconciliations
Provide necessary reports for annual financial audits of the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations
Perform year-end reconciliations of employee data and supply to various third parties
Use discretion and knowledge of the accounting and payroll systems to create and distribute specific payroll reports and specific ledger-detail reports
Train new PETA and PETA Foundation staff members in payroll procedures
Post journal entries to the general ledger, including biweekly and end-of-month entries for payroll, correcting and adjusting entries
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements:
Completion of college-level accounting coursework
Five years of industry or public accounting experience
Previous Paylocity or other payroll systems experience
Previous experience with multi-state payroll tax
Previous experience with Sage 100 or other accounting software
Proven Microsoft knowledge and proficiency with Excel required
Demonstrated self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills
Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Proven effective verbal communication skills and demonstrated comfort with speaking in public
Commitment to the objectives of the organization
The hourly pay range for this position is $20.60 – $25.66 per hour. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.
A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.
Application Deadline:
Applications for this position will be accepted until July 4, 2025.
We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.
Title: Accounting and Payroll Specialist
Company: PETA Foundation
Location: United States
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