Payroll Specialist/accounting Clerk

2 weeks ago


Palo Alto, United States AchieveKids Full time

**Payroll Specialist - Accounting Clerk**

Job Announcement

AchieveKids is committed to supporting high quality, inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and creativity, enhance decision-making, and provide better solutions.

**LOCATIONS**

Palo Alto Campus: 3860 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Headquarters)

San Jose Campus: 1212 McGinness Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127

**DESCRIPTION**

The Payroll Specialist - Accounting Clerk is a full-time position, and reports to the Director of Finance. This is a confidential non-union position. You will facilitate and perform the basic functions of the AchieveKids payroll process, including time clock management/correction, integration of time off, and assisting in payroll resolutions. In addition, this position will assist in weekly and monthly accounting operations. This position must be available to work at both AchieveKids campuses.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Process payroll bi-weekly
- Maintain, monitor, and manage ADP time clock
- Coordinate with staff and supervisors on time clock corrections
- Collaborate with Human Resources in payroll problem resolution
- Track billing and collection, including Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable
- Assist in preparation of various contracts: master contract, Individual Service Agreements (ISA), or others
- Assist full-charge bookkeeper at fiscal year-end, including contact preparation, year-end filing and financial audit preparation
- 1099 misc. preparation

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Associates degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- 5-7 years of experience in accounting and 3-5 years of payroll experience
- Experience with QuickBooks, ADP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
- Ability to plan ahead, multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality to all information and strictly adhere to the confidentiality policy
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Criminal record background clearance

**BENEFITS**
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan options
- Retirement plan with company match
- Tuition and professional development assistance
- Health care, dependent care, and transportation flexible spending accounts
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- A positive, strength-based learning environment

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