Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Job Purpose:  
Performs payroll processing and agency benefits management for CSI.

Essential Job Duties:  
•    Serve as the primary person of responsibility for bi-weekly payroll processing and ensuring employee benefit enrollments are reconciled with benefit providers. Prepare and post general ledger entries related to payroll processing. 
•    Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills as the staff point of contact for all payroll and benefits management related questions. 
•    Participate in regular training sessions with new hires and supervisors on payroll and benefits related items. 
•    Work with all program directors and supervisors to ensure employee time sheets are updated on a timely basis.
•    Review and process for payment all benefit invoices, reconciling them against the HRIS software.
•    Regularly audit employee benefit and accrual balances for accuracy. 
•    Support the CFO and HR Director in reviewing and updating payroll and benefit processes across the agency. 
•    Support the HR department in various employee onboarding and termination processes. 
•    Support the accounts payable functions of the finance department.
•    Provide technical support for employees needing assistance with benefit setup.
•    Assist auditors with questions pertaining to specific areas of responsibility.

Other Duties:
•    Complete other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
•    Complete training necessary to perform position and necessary for professional growth.
•    Facilitate a team atmosphere by working in partnership with other agency staff and promotes a positive working environment.
•    Represent the agency and programs in a positive manner to clients, community organizations and the public, in general.

Job Requirements:
•    Associate degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, etc. from two-year college or technical school or equivalent experience and education.
•    A minimum of three-years’ related experience in a Payroll and Benefits Management environment.
•    Knowledge of basic mathematics, accounting practices and internal controls.
•    Knowledge of and experience in the daily use of Excel, Outlook, Word, and automated accounting software packages; Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/GreatPlains accounting software experience is a plus.
•    Strong customer service skills.
•    Entrepreneurial spirit.
•    Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and dependable follow-through.
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality; to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, and procedure manuals; to write routine reports, and correspondence; to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, clients, support staff and others; to work timely and accurately with large amounts of data and a variety of responsibilities; to consistently apply policies and procedures under varying situations; to interact with clients and staff with sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics; and to organize and prioritize work.

Vehicle Requirements:
•    Own transportation that meets agency vehicle inspection requirements.
•    Valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points.
•    Proof of insurance that meets agency requirements.

Environment:
Majority of work is typical office environment. Additional work may be performed in a variety of settings to meet department needs. 

Physical Requirements:  
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
•    The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
•    Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, type, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
•    Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
•    Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
•    Perform basic office functions of typing, copying, etc.

Child Saving Institute (CSI) is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals and takes steps to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.