Payroll & Accounting Generalist

JEVS Human Services•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll/Accounting Generalist supports payroll and accounting operations through processing, compliance, reporting, and administrative functions. This hybrid role requires three days onsite per week and regular interaction with employees, clients, and external agencies to ensure accurate and timely payroll. This role is hybrid, at least 3 days onsite required weekly.

Requirements

Three days onsite per week required.
Regular interaction with employees, clients, and external agencies.
Accurate and timely payroll processing.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Ability to maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
Experience with quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for employee and client support.
Proficiency in payroll systems and related processes.
Experience with issuing pay cards or resolving payroll-related account issues.
Skill in managing and handling payroll documents.
Experience in preparing invoices and billing statements.
Ability to reconcile payroll reports with financial systems.
Proficiency in maintaining and updating payroll and accounting spreadsheets, logs, and reporting tools.
Experience in preparing management reports and payroll-related financial summaries.
Collaborative skills to work with finance, HR, and other departments.
Experience serving as a point of contact for external agencies.
Ability to support special projects, process improvements, and system enhancements.

Responsibilities

Process payroll on a regular schedule, including timecard review, approvals, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings.
Provide backup support for additional payroll functions as needed.
Respond to employee or client inquiries regarding payroll, timekeeping, or pay discrepancies.
Provide guidance on payroll systems and related processes.
Assist with issuing pay cards or resolving payroll-related account issues.
Manage incoming payroll documents and ensure accurate handling and recordkeeping.
Prepare invoices and billing statements related to payroll services (FMS).
Reconcile payroll reports with financial systems to ensure accuracy.
Maintain and update payroll and accounting spreadsheets, logs, and other reporting tools.
Assist in preparing management reports and payroll-related financial summaries.
Collaborate with finance, HR, and other departments to support payroll and accounting operations.
Serve as a point of contact for external agencies (e.g., insurance carriers, tax authorities) on payroll-related matters.
Support special projects, process improvements, and system enhancements as assigned.