Job Information
Columbia Association Payroll Accounting Specialist in Columbia, Maryland
POSITION SUMMARY
The Columbia Association Accounting/Payroll Specialist is responsible for:
1) Calculating retro payments
2) Calculating special payments such as grants, seasonal incentive payments, severance payments, historical vacation payouts andother special payments
3) Completing census and information reporting
4)Assisting with other Payroll/Accounting tasks as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Calculate andenter retro paymentsinto CAs payroll system for pay rate changes that did not occur in a timely manner or occur in the middle of a pay period. Review rate change and hours associated with complete calculations.
- Review calculations for special payments such as grants, seasonal aquatics incentives, severance payments and other special payments.Enter those payments into CAs payroll system.
- Review historical vacation payouts to makesure TMs balances and pay rates are accurate and paid out correctly.
- Prepare census and surveys for Maryland and other agencies as needed for Payroll Managers review.
- Assist Payroll Manager with bi-weekly payroll processing as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience, Education and Licensure(note certifications or degrees required)
3-5 yearsrelated payroll experience in a medium-size company or non-profit preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry
- Excellent math skills; works well with numbers!
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Hands-on experience with automated HRIS and/or payroll systems
- Customer service skills