ABOUT BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS, INC.
For over 50 years, Bridge Over Troubled Waters has provided a comprehensive continuum of care for runaway, homeless, and high risk youth in Boston, and has been a national model in providing innovative youth services.
Job Description: Payroll Specialist
Hours: Part-time
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Job Site:47 West Street
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Payroll Specialist will work with Finance and Human Resources colleagues to ensure the efficient and compliant processing of payroll.
This position requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, organization, and effective collaboration across departments. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization in a role where you can contribute immediately, grow immensely and advance our mission.
Reports to: Director of Finance & Administration
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll
- Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
- Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with payroll software.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required
- At least three to five years of related experience required.
- Experience with payroll systems required; experience with ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements and ability to keep up to date with latest trends.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented with experience working in ambiguity
- Proficiency in use of systems, tools, and processes including comfort with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and HRIS systems
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability or veteran status.
