Payroll Associate

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Payroll Associate

The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore is seeking a Payroll Associate to join our Finance Department. Our ideal candidate is someone well-rounded and organized who can seamlessly handle the core Payroll responsibilities of this role (multiple payrolls for our agencies, payroll reporting, pledge reporting, journal entries, tax deposit reports and 941’s) while also being approachable, detail-oriented, and resourceful.  This is a hybrid position working at our Baltimore office.

In this highly collaborative role, you will use your expertise in payroll and finance and be responsible for:  

• Bi-weekly processing and in-depth review of payroll for several agencies. Assists other processors with other payrolls, as needed.
• Ensuring all time sheets and time away request records are correct and authorized. Communicates with supervisors as needed.
• Providing customer support for employees and managers as needed, including password resets, timesheet issues and entitlement balances.
• Providing monthly agencies’ reports for all payrolls to agencies, accountants, and Donor Center, maintains journal entries for some reports.
• Downloading/maintaining quarterly and annual 941 tax reports for all payrolls.
• Downloading GL reports from Dayforce.

What You Will Possess to Be Successful:

· Professionalism: A calm, collected demeanor is crucial for the high level of multi-tasking and coordination involved in this role. A can-do, energetic spirit matched with poise, especially when the unexpected pops up - is essential.  
· Creativity: While we are currently working in a hybrid environment, things are ever changing. New ideas are encouraged and welcomed to help us create and implement new recruiting processes in a more virtual environment. 
· Communication: The ability to write concise, business emails are essential, as is the ability to converse professionally with multiple stakeholders on the phone. We expect an attitude of "no job is too small," and an attention to detail that ensures quality outcomes for our team. 
· Drive: The ideal candidate will be eager to take on new responsibilities and challenges. We are looking for someone who is a systematic thinker and fast learner. The ability to effectively prioritize and respond promptly to internal and external customers is vital.  

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of proven experience as a Payroll Professional. 
• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Understanding of general payroll practices, procedures, and employment/labor laws. 
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office. 
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is preferred. 
• Ability to exercise discretion and a very high level of confidentiality with sensitive information is required to be successful in this position.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities is required.  
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a team setting is required. 

Compensation

Salary Range: $51,000-$56,000 annually; salary commensurate with experience.

Benefit & Perks: The Associated offers a hybrid work environment that supports professional development and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) employer match, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, wellbeing programming and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center. We also make work/life balance a priority by offering generous vacation and sick time. 

Application Process

Electronic submissions are preferred.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. The Associated is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, The Associated supports a thriving Baltimore that celebrates diversity and appreciates the unique combination of gender, race, age, religion and ethnicity, sexual orientation, intellectual and physical disabilities, and special qualities that each resident adds to the fabric of life in Baltimore. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us, and we will make every effort to meet your needs. 

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.