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Payroll Clerk

YR Media

Payroll Clerk

Springfield, MA +48 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Payroll Clerk will report to the Finance Manager, with directives also coming from the CFAO. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, detail-oriented, organized, and personable individual who will manage multiple finance and administrative tasks within the finance department as well as aid in other administrative tasks in the organization as needed. BENEFITS Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription drug coverage, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Holiday / Overtime pay, Paid holidays, Paid sick leave, Bereavement leave, Flexible work schedule, Paid vacation, Commuter Benefits, YR Holidays CULTURE YR Media is a national network of young journalists and artists who create multimedia content for our generation. Based in Oakland, we link up with our peers around the country to amplify award-winning stories that matter. For more than 25 years, our non-profit production company has invested in future generations to build critical skills in journalism, arts and media. You can find us at https://yr.media/ We are at a pivotal point in the organization’s life as we enter into an exciting phase of growth and expansion as a national network. As we grow, we seek exceptional talent with an entrepreneurial spirit, who can lead us to the future of YR Media. We welcome smart, passionate people who connect with our values and seek a collaborative environment where employees can do their best work. We seek people who are hard working, creative, fun, and driven to go above and beyond to take our organization to the next level. We hire people who believe in the talent and potential of every young person. RESPONSIBILITIES Position Responsibilities:

    • Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
    • Learns, administers, and monitors time allocation for all paid personnel.
    • Manage all timesheet submittals, ensuring accuracy of reporting.
    • Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
    • Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
    • Determines payroll liabilities and ensures accurate reporting into the accounting system. 
    • Resolves payroll discrepancies.
    • Prepare manual and retroactive pay checks as needed.
    • Assist in HR related tasks such as eligibility milestones and open enrollment administration.
    • Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
    • Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.
    • Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
    • Prepares retirement account reports per pay period for contributions.
    • Updates grant worksheets per pay period, flagging issues related to grant spending.
    • Reconciles quarterly payroll reports.
    • Maintains neat and orderly files of the payroll folders.
    • Files.
    • Performs other activities as assigned and required.

    Skills & Qualifications:

    • Minimum of a B.A., ideally with an accounting or related degree.
    • Solid understanding of accounting principles.
    • Solid working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now with Time and Attendance.
    • A strong overall professional experience in nonprofit arena (excluding internships): solid understanding of allocations, direct expenses, and indirect expenses.
    • Working knowledge of Quickbooks Enterprise.
    • Advanced Excel user (what is your favorite function?).
    • A successful track record in setting priorities.
    • Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
    • A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
    • Personable, professional, patient demeanor to interface with staff and youth.
    • Ability to handle confidential information.
    • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to our mission; works above and beyond. 
    • Stellar professional references.

    REQUIREMENTS Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship Lift up to 25 pounds Minimum Bachelors Degree EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Requisition #cknf8bpbl2ggi0nqcht9xuwt8

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