What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist position at Community Foundation for Muskegon County?
Job Summary: The Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for payroll, human resource documentation, accounts payable, and assisting with the annual audit.
Essential Functions:
1. Processing weekly accounts payable and grants payments.
2. Month end accounting-including journal entries, credit card payments, and vouchers.
3. Bi-weekly payroll and associated payroll tax reporting.
4. Prepare, review, and send out quarterly fund statements.
5. Assist with compilation of data for salary surveys, year-end audits and 990 reports.
6. Quarterly - sales tax reporting and FASB report.
7. Human resources – maintain employee files, oversee benefits, and prepare annual salary budget template.
8. Act as back-up for the Accounts Receivable Coordinator - cash posting, investments and bank reconciliations/fees.
9. Prepare various account analyses and schedules as requested.
10. Participate in employee training, including diversity, equity, and inclusion training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Our ideal candidate will possess: o Accounting background with 24 years’ demonstrated experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. o2-4 years' experience in payroll processing.
- Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative environment, taking initiative when necessary. oAbility to communicate well with others.
- Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. oAbility to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
- Punctuality and regular attendance.
- Preferred:
- Prior experience with performing accounts payable and human resources duties.
About Community Foundation for Muskegon County
The Community Foundation is committed to promoting acceptance, inclusiveness, and cultural competence in its practices for governance and administration, community leadership, grantmaking, philanthropic services, and personnel and employment policies. We commit to being inclusive and reflecting the ethnic, racial, age, gender, and religious diversity of our community. Through the composition of our staff, volunteer boards, and committees, we strive to show by example that diversity creates an organization that attracts talented people and generous donors. The Frauenthal Center is owned and operated by the Community Foundation for Muskegon County. The Community Foundation for Mason County is a regional affiliate of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.