Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan•Adrian, MI

About The Position

The Accounting and Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll and performing various accounting duties. This role involves maintaining automated time and attendance and payroll records, ensuring data accuracy, and assisting with federal and state filing requirements. The specialist will also handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, monitor aging, and support financial audits. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with CARF Standards, maintaining safety standards, and demonstrating a commitment to outcome-driven performance, stakeholder focus, accountability, financial stability, strategic visioning, and professionalism.

Requirements

2+ years of payroll processing experience
General bookkeeping experience
Knowledge of payroll related regulatory standards
Basic accounting knowledge of balance sheet, profit loss, chart of accounts
Excellent problem resolution with strong attention to detail
Organizational and planning skills
Must be able to work independently
Must be able to bend, stretch, reach and lift to 20 pounds, walking or standing to a significant degree
Demonstrate a genuine interest in serving the needs of others and a positive attitude toward the community, co-workers, and individuals we serve

Nice To Haves

In-house payroll experience

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees
Maintain automated time and attendance and payroll records
Review and verify data accuracy and source documents to ensure timely and accurate timesheet submissions, maintain source documentation
Monitor and resolve employee payroll questions in a confidential manner
Assist with federal and state filing requirements including W-2s and 1099s
Identify and suggest process improvement changes to enhance the overall payroll process
Process Accounts Payable
Process Accounts Receivable and cash receipts and monitor aging
Assist with other projects and duties as assigned in the normal course of business
Assist with the external financial audit
Ensures documentation and compliance with CARF Standards
Maintains applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations in areas of responsibility
Have S.M.A.R.T objectives to drive performance and improve Goodwill's value to the community
Work with integrity and provide exemplary customer services to internal and external stakeholders
Have key metrics that drive performance taking a leadership role in maximizing the social and financial return of the community resources invested in Goodwill
Utilize the resources of the organization in an efficient and effective manner
Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and leading change in creating community value
Demonstrate a genuine interest in serving the needs of others and a positive attitude toward the community, co-workers, and individuals we serve
Represents the organization to the public with a courteous, helpful and business-like attitude