Payroll Specialist

DePelchin Children’s Center • Houston, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist, identified in the position description as the Payroll Staff Accountant, performs professional accounting duties related to payroll. The role examines, analyzes, maintains, reconciles, and verifies timesheets and payroll records, and manages related adjustments. It processes payroll for hourly and salaried employees and supports accounting close, reporting, audit, and year-end activities. The position is office-based in Houston, Texas, and follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule during standard business hours, with no travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of combined payroll and accounting experience, including two years directly processing payroll.
• Two years of payroll processing experience using an HRIS system; Paycom is preferred.
• Two years of experience working in accounting software; Sage Intacct is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of accounting practices.
• Mathematical aptitude and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform detailed work with speed and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong integrity and ability to handle ethical situations effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of not-for-profit accounting experience.
• Experience using Paycom.
• Experience using Sage Intacct.

Responsibilities

• Audit employee timesheets for accuracy and compliance; communicate with employees and managers to resolve issues and make timely corrections.
• Address payroll discrepancies and respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll inquiries.
• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Prepare and record bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll journal entries.
• Partner with the HR team to maintain accurate employee data and align payroll and HR records.
• Generate payroll reports and conduct regular audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reports from Paycom to support month-end closing activities.
• Assist with year-end processes, including audits, single audits, and fund audits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED