Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Our client, a well-established nonprofit based in Manhattan, is looking for a Payroll & Accounting Specialist. This is a temp to perm role, and the successful candidate will have 1+ year of experience with payroll, journal entries & month-close & be immediately available to start a new role.

Client Details

Well-established nonprofit based in Manhattan. This role is 5 days per week in office at the beginning but offers 1 day from home once permanent and offers an individual with 1+ year of experience with payroll, journal entries & month close a chance to join a collaborative team at a stable nonprofit.

Description

This role will involve you to:

• Process payroll on a biweekly basis

• Prepare & upload deduction files securely to providers

• Maintain payroll records, deductions, and benefits tracking

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations

• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger

• Quarterly reconciliation of form 941

• Processing year-end W-2

• Prepare and post journal entries

• Assist with month-end and year-end close

• Support audits and respond to payroll-related inquiries

• Collaborate with HR on employee data changes

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• 1+ year of payroll and/or accounting experience required (payroll processing, journal entries, month-close)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Hands-on experience with Excel, Great Plains & UKG preferred

• Understanding of payroll laws and tax compliance

• High attention to detail and accuracy

Job Offer

Very competitive compensation & benefits package!

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