American Psychological Association

Payroll Specialist

American Psychological Association

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: District of ColumbiaWashingtonUnited States

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Salary

💰 $40 - $62 per hour

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About the role

  • Ensure accurate processing and recording of the organizations payroll
  • Provide timely and accurate financial information
  • Participate in daily data entry payroll processing
  • Process and distribute the APA’s bi-weekly payroll for more than 500 employees
  • Ensure employee payroll records are updated and maintained
  • Provide information and assistance to all APA employees, 3rd party payroll vendor, and regulatory agencies concerning payroll
  • Prepare and process APA’s bi-weekly payroll
  • Review timesheets for compliance with APA’s policy and FLSA
  • Ensure accuracy of the bi-weekly payroll prior to processing
  • Prepare payroll journal entries and upload to accounting system
  • Reconcile all general ledger payroll accounts monthly
  • Maintain employee payroll & timesheet records
  • Manage employee PTO plan balances
  • Process all garnishment and other special payroll deductions
  • Communicate timely to all APA staff any important announcements concerning payroll
  • Ensure timely and accurate quarterly/annual federal and multi-state tax filings by vendor

Requirements

  • Bachelors in Business Administration, or Bachelors in another business discipline
  • 6+ years of progressive experience in accounting office with 3-5 years directly working with an automated payroll system
  • Solid understanding of accounting and business knowledge
  • Effective communication and writing skills
  • Excellent problem solving/judgment skills
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
  • Preferred: CPP (Certified Payroll Professional certification) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification)
  • Experience with UltiPro preferred
  • Experience with accounting software (Business Central) useful
  • Knowledge of MS Office including Excel and Word
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
  • Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays
  • Family/Medical Leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingdata entrypayroll journal entriesgeneral ledger reconciliationtax filingsgarnishment processingtimesheet complianceattention to detailaccounting knowledgebusiness knowledge
Soft Skills
effective communicationwriting skillsproblem solvingjudgment skillsconfidentialitydiscretionorganizational skillstimelinessaccuracyemployee assistance
Certifications
CPPFPC