Payroll and Accounting Assistant

Larmax Homes is a mid-sized, innovative organization that develops, owns, and manages assisted living homes for homes for elderly individuals needing more than traditional assisted living can provide. Along with other program recognition, Larmax received the Insight “Excellence in Care” award for our innovative model.  

The ideal candidate will be very detail-oriented and organized, an independent worker, eager to learn, able to communicate effectively, flexible, and willing to pitch in as needed with any Finance Department tasks.  We are willing to train the right candidate who possesses these attributes. 

Schedule 

• Full time - 40 hours per week 
• Work location in Bethesda, MD with possible option to work remotely two days per week (must set schedule with supervisor and remain consistent) 

Education 

• High school diploma required 
• Some college preferred 

Duties 

The right individual will work directly with the Chief Financial Officer to assist with Finance Department responsibilities, including: 

• Ensuring the company’s employees are assisted quickly and effectively regarding payroll, benefits, and other administrative matters, including: 

• Processing time worked, leave requests and other data critical to preparing payroll deposits 
• Maintaining employee records 
• Assisting staff with enrollment in insurance coverage and other employee benefits 

• Resolving payroll issues and answering employees’ questions about payroll and benefits 

• Assisting with reporting functions including Worker’s Compensation reporting, payroll tax returns, issuing W-2s, and other required reporting 
• Preparation of monthly customer invoices 
• Assisting residents with long term care insurance administrative requirements 
• Assisting with other  
• accounting functions 
• Providing administrative support as needed to the Chief Financial Officer 

Skills required  

• Payroll processing experience (2 years is preferred, but will train the right candidate) 
• Basic knowledge of accounting and / or bookkeeping 
• Basic computer skills including Office 365 
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels and to prioritize assisting them  
• Patience to assist less tech-savvy employees 
• Experience using QuickBooks or other accounting software preferred 
• Demonstrated capability to maintain confidentiality of payroll information is critical