Accounting & Payroll Specialist - Part Time

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan•Muskegon, MI

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Accounting & Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, including wages, taxes, and deductions, using an HRIS/Payroll system. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, responds to employee payroll inquiries, prepares payroll and financial reports, and provides ongoing support to HR and Finance functions.

Requirements

Microsoft Windows: User
Microsoft Office Suite: User
Program Management: User
Data Analysis: User
Data Management: User
Financial Report Analysis: User
Microsoft Excel: Power User
HRIS: Power User
Accounting Software: Power User
Strong personal motivation/initiative
Problem solving orientation
Commitment to excellence
An ability to work well with diverse teams
A strong commitment to our organizational mission
Written communication
Planning & organizing
Flexibility/adaptability
Customer Orientation
Ability to work independently
Problem solving
Continuous improvement mindset
Quality orientation
Emotional intelligence
Customer service orientation
2 years in accounting required

Nice To Haves

MS Dynamics GP Preferred: User
Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Valid driver's license and insurance preferred

Responsibilities

Review and verify timecard approvals, pay/time adjustments, and final payroll figures for accuracy for GoodTemps temporary staff (primary) and Goodwill staff.
Produce and maintain appropriate payroll related reports and use such reports for all required external/internal reporting.
Process all required payments related to payroll-generated liabilities.
Work with HR and department managers to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
Provide support to employees and management regarding payroll-related matters.
Calculate and enter special payroll items such as retroactive pay, ESTA pay, and additional batches as necessary.
Monitor garnishments to ensure deductions and payments are handled properly by responsible party.
Work with HR and Accounting to ensure alignment of payroll and benefits data.
Assist in maintaining accurate employee data in HRIS.
Manage the integration of payroll data from the HRIS to the general ledger, ensuring accurate coding and reconciliation.
Collaborate with Accounting to prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries.
Assist with payroll tax filings and year-end processing.
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for GoodTemps Data Analytics.
Assist with bank reconciliations, Retail internal audits, and month end closing journal entries.
Other duties as assigned.