CDS in Texas is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist.

CDS in Texas provides the foundation of support that enables individuals with disabilities to self-direct their care. The cornerstone of our success is our team’s compassionate and dedicated relationship with the families we serve.

When you join the CDS in Texas family, you join a team of individuals who know that they are making a difference in the lives of our clients by empowering their independence.

To be a Payroll Specialist , you must be able to work both independently and with a team to accomplish goals and objectives, follow written and verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks, willingness to work with health care professionals, clients, families, and the general public. Written and verbal communication skills are required to communicate effectively as appropriate to the needs of the audience and have excellent time management skills, effective organizational skills, and a strong attention to detail.

Skill in MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with the ability to learn new software is a must. Entering and checking the validity of data is important, as is responding to client questions.

The enjoyment of knowing that you are helping other should be important to you.

Essential Task:

• Audit time records submitted by clients to ensure conformance with appropriate administrative policies and regulations and memoranda of understanding; verify salary adjustments and retroactive payroll for all employees. Collect corrected information as needed.
• Coordinate payroll runs; review documents, correct errors and balance payroll for each pay period; compile routine reports related to payroll activity; post payroll adjustments to the general ledger as necessary.
• Explain company payroll policies and procedures; work with New Hire and Service Advisors and respond to inquiries from employers regarding changes in paychecks, time sheets and coding.
• Process new CDS clients including establishing tax identification for federal and state use, setting up tax accounts, and obtaining agent status.
• Prepare and audit information needed for state and/or federal quarterly or annual reports.
• Terminate agent status for clients who are discharged and complete other discharge functions.
• Observe confidentiality policies at all times.
• Comply with federal, state, & company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned which may include employment verifications, salary verifications, garnishments, direct deposits, and accounts payable.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of experience in payroll accounting required.
• Must be able to demonstrate competence with computer applications such as MS Word and
• Excel and have the ability to readily learn agency specific software.
• Must be able to type 35 wpm with 80% accuracy, 80% accuracy in Excel, and 6,000 to 8,000
• keystrokes proficient in 10-key adding machine.

To apply please submit app at this link https://dsswtx.jotform.com/220836269749065