Staff Accountant & Payroll Specialist

Job Description: Staff Accountant ; Payroll Specialist Reports to: Manager of Finance & Accounting  Purpose: To provide assistance in the fiscal administration of funds allocated to the Brockton Area Workforce Board (DBA MassHire Greater Brockton Workforce Board) from Private and public resources. Responsibilities Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data. Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.  Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.  Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.  Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.  Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.   Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.  Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.  Payroll, process weekly and bi-weekly payroll and ensures accounts are appropriately funded.  Prepares monthly reporting associated with payroll and ensures reconciliation to accounting system.   Payroll Specialist duties - Collecting, calculating, and entering data in order to maintain and update payroll information; Ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently, Compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages and reporting on; Determining payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income, social security taxes, employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments; Resolving payroll discrepancies; Maintaining payroll operations by following policies and procedures; Developing ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed; Other Responsibilities; Manages special projects as assigned or required.  Preferred Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting, public administration, human resources development or business administration; Deadline-Oriented ;Time Management skills; Attention to Details; Ability to keep information confidential, Two to three years’ experience in workforce development or related field; Knowledge of state and federal workforce system and regulations; Payroll, tax and benefit accounting experience; Strong "hands-on" computer skills; Familiar with standard accounting concepts, practices, and procedures within the nonprofit environment. Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments. This is a full-time position with benefits.  Position will remain open until filled.  Please submit your resume and cover letter specifying the job you are applying for to: Rachel Cherry-Adams, Office & Facility Manager, Email: radams@MassHireGBWB.org; Review of resumes will begin immediately.  MassHireGBWB does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.