Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Do you have Acconting experience If so this role could be a great fit for you.

What is this company Everstand

Find joy and purpose in your career. Join an inspired team of professionals who are transforming the lives of youth and enriching communities one family at a time. Everstand is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1000 children annually across 12 locations. You would join about 600 teammates across DC MD PA and WV who empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.

What does this job do specifically

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant Payroll and Benefits Specialist (SAPBS) will support finance operations. The Staff Accountant Payroll and Benefits Specialist will be an integral part of the Finance team. The SAPBS will be responsible for managing key areas such as payroll management healthcare benefits retirement programs bonuses and collaborating with the health insurance broker. Additionally the SAPBS will work on ad-hoc Finance projects ensuring efficient operations and alignment with organizational goals.

Essential Functions:

• Approaches concerns challenges and opportunities with empathy attention to detail active listening and curiosity.
• Consistently models EVERSTANDs core values: Safety Empathy Relationships and Impact.
• Honor differences acknowledge uniqueness and amplify all voices.
• Collaborate with developing training and group experiences that strengthen Everstands commitment to staff wellness and belonging.
• Models the use of welcoming and respectful language.
• Consistently uses inclusive language in communication and documentation.
  

• Accurately process payroll to ensure all employees are compensated on time and in compliance with federal state and local regulations.
• Collaborate with HR and finance to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Payroll Data Analysis: Analyze Payroll data and provide insights that drive operational improvement.
• Proper recording of Payroll Journal Entries in SAGE (Proper GL Cost centers and grants)

Healthcare Benefits Management

• Administer and coordinate employee healthcare plans including medical dental vision and flexible spending accounts (FSA) ensuring accurate enrollment and addressing any benefit-related inquiries.
• Analysis of Healthcare plans & Reporting
• Maintain strict compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) Requirements including ensuring accurate and timely annual reporting through ADP.
• Work closely with Everstands health insurance broker (PSA) addressing inquiries regarding benefit plans eligibility enrollment and policies.
• Evaluate and implement recommendations or changes to health insurance plans that best meet the organizations needs.
• Follow HIPAA State Regulations and organizational policies regarding data handling and communication.
• Maintain Strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Ensure Timely confidential and professional communication with team members and supervisors.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• Previous experience in payroll management benefits administration and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for effectively working with team members and external partners.
• Experience using modern payroll and financial software systems.
• Experience with ADP & Sage is a plus.

What does the benefits package look like

• Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue three (3) weeks of vacation annually plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays each yearproviding 30 days of paid time off.
• Paid Leave:Paid sick leave and bereavement leave.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:Medical dental and vision insurance with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment.
• FREE Employee Health Insurance: Everstand provides employee-only medical coverage at no cost through Allied Health.
• Retirement Savings:Retirement plan with an employer match of up to3%.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Eligible after three months of employment with reimbursement of up to $5000 annually for approved educational expenses.
• Additional Benefits: Access to a variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefit programs designed to support your financial personal and professional well-being.
  

This job description is a general outline of the duties and requirements involved in this role. A full job description will be provided to candidates during the interview process.

Everstand is an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate.

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