Payroll & Finance Specialist

SEEC Corporation•Silver Spring, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SEEC is a progressive nonprofit agency providing a wide range of community supports to help people with developmental disabilities live the lives they choose. Supports are provided solely in the community and are directed by the interests, needs, and aspirations of each person. Named as a Top Workplaces USA 2023, SEEC is a nationally recognized disability services provider in Maryland dedicated to progressive values and the belief that all those in the intellectual and developmental disability community can Live, Work and Thrive. The Finance team plays a critical role in supporting SEEC’s overall success by leading both strategic and day-to-day financial operations. The team partners across departments on budget development, cost-benefit analysis, compensation modeling, cash flow management, and investment initiatives. They are also responsible for preparing accurate financial statements and maintaining strong internal controls to safeguard SEEC’s assets, ensuring financial integrity and sustainability across the organization. The Payroll & Finance Specialist will oversee payroll administration and is responsible for monitoring all tasks necessary to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The Payroll & Finance Specialist will build strong relationships with both external partners and internal stakeholders and will reconcile all payroll-related schedules on a monthly basis. Payroll administration represents a significant component of this role; however, the Payroll & Finance Specialist will also assume a broader range of finance and accounting responsibilities over time, supporting the evolving needs of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of equivalent experience
At least 3 years of experience with automated payroll systems and related software programs
Ability to handle and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving and judgment skills with a high level of attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

UKG experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
Reconcile payroll related schedules monthly (e.g. Tuition IO, Accrued Payroll Liabilities), including Quarterly GL review of wages in Acct system vs. Payroll system.
Facilitate and train employees/management on payroll processes, procedures and guidelines.
Review timecards and downloaded information for accuracy.
Review and provide improvement suggestions for policies and procedures.
Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with state and federal guidelines and that tax filings are completed accurately and timely.
Support all external and internal audits related to payroll.
Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements i.e. 3PSP and GTL.
Process and distribute reports based on agency needs, ie. biweekly departmental payroll reports.
Manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements.
Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner.
Manage and resolve issues related to payroll production.
Handle confidential documents/information such as garnishment orders, live checks, or SSN data.
Manage projects as required.
Generate payroll reports as requested.
Assist employees with system issues and their understanding of payroll mechanisms.
Develop training materials and disseminate to new hires during their orientation.
Ensure accuracy of payroll records by maintaining database with updates in status change, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, time off accruals, etc…
Submit bi-weekly 403B contributions to vendor.
Prepare special reports for senior management and external constituents.
Work closely with HR on benefits administration, employee record changes, and policy enforcement.