Accounting & Payroll Specialist - Part Time

Job Summary

The Accounting & Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, including wages, taxes, and deductions, using an HRIS/Payroll system. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, responds to employee payroll inquiries, prepares payroll and financial reports, and provides ongoing support to HR and Finance functions.

Responsibilities

Payroll

• Review and verify timecard approvals, pay/time adjustments, and final payroll figures for accuracy for GoodTemps temporary staff (primary) and Goodwill staff.
• Produce and maintain appropriate payroll related reports and use such reports for all required external/internal reporting.
• Process all required payments related to payroll-generated liabilities.
• Work with HR and department managers to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Provide support to employees and management regarding payroll-related matters.
• Calculate and enter special payroll items such as retroactive pay, ESTA pay, and additional batches as necessary.
• Monitor garnishments to ensure deductions and payments are handled properly by responsible party.
• Work with HR and Accounting to ensure alignment of payroll and benefits data.
• Assist in maintaining accurate employee data in HRIS.
• Manage the integration of payroll data from the HRIS to the general ledger, ensuring accurate coding and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Accounting to prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and year-end processing.
  
  
  

GoodTemps

• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for GoodTemps Data Analytics.
  
  
  

Other

• Assist with bank reconciliations, Retail internal audits, and month end closing journal entries.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Windows: User
• Microsoft Office Suite: User
• Program Management: User
• Data Analysis: User
• Data Management: User
• Financial Report Analysis: User
• MS Dynamics GP Preferred: User
• Microsoft Excel: Power User
• HRIS: Power User
• Accounting Software: Power User
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES

All positions at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan require that the individual possess strong personal motivation/initiative, problem solving orientation, commitment to excellence, an ability to work well with diverse teams, and a strong commitment to our organizational mission. Additionally, this position requires the following:

• Written communication
• Planning & organizing
• Flexibility/adaptability
• Customer Orientation
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Quality orientation
• Emotional intelligence
• Customer service orientation
  
  
  

EDUCATION

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  
  
  

Experience

• 2 years in accounting required
  
  
  

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Valid driver's license and insurance preferred
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity: Requires hands to manipulate, feel, reach, lift and/or carry.
• Sedentary Work: (lifts no more than 10 lbs at a time)
  
  
  

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Mostly indoors
  
  
  

Other Requirements

• Occasional travel within GIWM territory (generally in agency vehicle)
• Remote work eligible (as necessary)
  
  
  

PERKS

• Store discount
• Work for an incredible mission
• Weekly pay
• Casual dress
• Collaborative work culture
• Career development
• Remote work eligible (as needed with approval)