Payroll Coordinator Department: Accounting Status: Fulltime
Who We Are At Sertoma Star Services were on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana we proudly serve over 2000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational educational therapeutic and residential programs. Sertoma Star Services roots trace back to the merger of two dynamic social services organizations New Star and Sertoma Centre combining over 125 years of expertise in providing cuttingedge personfirst services. Our united commitment is straightforward: to transform lives through delivering comprehensive services choices and opportunities to those we support in an environment that promotes selfadvocacy and personal success. By joining the Sertoma Star Team you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together we can shape a brighter future for those we serve.
Your Role As thePayroll Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating and processing all aspects of staff payroll including system maintenance implementing process and system changes and the preparation of all regulatory payroll filings for the agency. This position is also responsible for reviewing and processing all employee Time and Attendance data within the Paycor system for each pay period.
Responsibilities - Process biweekly staff payroll. Review data in the timekeeping system for accuracy completeness and appropriate amounts for nonexempt employees. Work with supervisors to make any needed corrections to employee timecards. Transfer data in the timekeeping system to Paycor for payroll processing in a timely manner.
- Calculate amounts for any new deductions (i.e. child support wage garnishments and miscellaneous deductions) and enter in payroll software in a timely manner.
- Maintain payroll cost center allocations and any changes due to agency restructuring staff transfers temporary coverage (vacation/leave) as needed.
- Train and support staff on use of timekeeping system.
- Maintain direct deposit information for transmission to Paycor.
- Prepare biweekly summary of staff hours actualtobudget report by cost center and distribute to supervisors.
- Maintain and file all payroll registers and reports. Prepare/review all required monthly quarterly and yearend payroll reports including 941 Xs and submit to regulatory agencies as needed.
- Complete wage and employment verification forms as needed.
- Complete all wage assignments in a timely and accurate manner including preparing check requests for payments and required followup.
Qualifications - A High School diploma is required with a minimum of two years of direct payroll processing experience.
- General knowledge of basic accounting including journal entries.
- Prior experience with payroll time and attendance and accounting systems software is required.
- Excellent organizational skills acute attention to detail and ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proficient in the use of computers software applications and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Benefits - Generous paid time off
- 13 Paid holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D and LongTerm Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) with company match
- Tuition assistance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Health Safety and Culture Sertoma Star is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that in order for you to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial background. Our opendoor teambuilding concept supports both agency goals and employee success.
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