Payroll Accountant

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• Reconcile balance sheet accounts timely and accurately.
• Reconcile payroll checks to payroll bank account monthly.
• Prepare and record semi-monthly and monthly journal entries (includes payroll coding, accruals, fringe benefit allocations).
• Reconcile and analyze all general ledger payroll account activity to ensure accuracy, identify necessary actions and make corrections as needed.
• Assist with review and collection of supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist in gathering data for agency/program budgets, including analysis of actual vs. budget.
• Assist in development, testing and application of quality control procedures, including system changes, with proper documentation and control methods.
• Keep manager fully informed of issues and problems as they arise.

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in accordance with state and federal regulations for wages, salaries, bonuses, deductions, taxes, and government garnishments.
• Coordinate and track employee vacation, sick, and other paid time off.
• Provide payroll support and communicate with employees, management, auditors, and outside vendors on payroll matters in a positive manner.
• Manage an electronic timekeeping system and review validation reports to verify time‑entry accuracy; follow up with applicable parties to ensure accurate and complete payroll entries.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure correct employee data.
• Maintain payroll files and related records.

• Positive, upbeat and embodies customer service in all interactions.
• Interpersonally flexible; can shift gears quickly in response to changing directions or priorities.
• Thrive in a busy environment with many different demands.
• Organized with the ability to use sound judgment to prioritize tasks and projects.
• Computer‑savvy with the ability to learn multiple database programs quickly.
• Reliable and able to complete tasks and commitments with minimal supervision.

General Supervision:
Makes decisions within the scope of current policies and procedures; obtains approval for deviations in procedure.

• Program Staff
• External Agencies
• Administrative Staff

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3‑4 years of payroll and general accounting experience.
• Minimum of 2‑3 years of experience reconciling balance sheet accounts and preparing audit schedules.
• Experience with UKG or similar payroll software.
• Experience with automated accounting systems; experience with Financial Edge preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365.

Union Category:
Bargaining Unit Eligible

• Time Off:
  Paid time off varies by position; includes vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with base contribution and match; additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and more.
• Compensation:
  Starting compensation between $63,000‑$67,000 annually; experience will be considered.

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JCFS Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCFS prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national orientation, or military status. JCFS Chicago provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application. JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area.

Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Human Resources

Industries:
Civic and Social Organizations