Job Description

CRYSTAL STAIRS:

IMPROVING THE LIVES OF FAMILIES THROUGH

CHILD CARE SERVICES, RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY

Crystal Stairs is one of the largest private non-profit child development corporations in the State of California. We help families locate affordable and appropriate childcare through a variety of services, working with childcare providers, educators, advocates, and community members to positively impact the lives of more than 40,000 children each year.

FINANCE PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a Payroll Accountant who will be primarily responsible for recording labor distribution transactions in the general ledger and for maintaining the payroll system; assisting with the timely and accurate processing of the agency's payroll on a semi-monthly basis. The ideal candidate will have the following responsibilities:

1. Record labor distribution transactions in the general ledger
2. Act as backup person to process semi-monthly payroll for 500+ employees
3. Review payroll transactions and timecards in ADP WorkForce Now Time and Attendance
4. Responsible for the agency system maintenance of ADP WorkForce Now and Time and Attendance
5. Prepare all payroll related journal entries to include labor distribution and schedules
6. Perform payroll and other GL accounting responsibilities
7. Partner with Human Resources staff to ensure all employee related issues that impact payroll are addressed appropriately and timely
8. Act as Liaison between internal & external clients regarding payroll transactions

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• AA or B. S. degree from an accredited four-year university. Relevant work experience may be substituted for college level education. Accounting classes a plus.
• Minimum of one year of Accounting experience (labor distribution entries in the GL a MUST)
• Minimum of four years experience in payroll processing; experience work with an electronic timekeeping system such as ADP, or Kronos, etc.
• Must have solid knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes and garnishment laws; intermediate computer skills in Excel required.
• ADP WorkForce Now and ADP Time and Attendance system experience preferred
• Understanding of general ledger and financial accounting.
• Requires considerable accuracy and attention to detail, strong multi-tasking and organization skills
• Must have good customer service and communication skills; must be able to meet tight deadlines and juggle priorities
• Must be able to work independently and in team environment.
• Ability to identify and analyze problem situations and develop an effective course of action for resolution.

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CRYSTAL STAIRS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.CRYSTALSTAIRS.ORG

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