Payroll Specialist

Full-Time | Finance Department
Pay Range: $20–$30/hour (DOE)In-person position

The Rescue Mission is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for our employees while remaining compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role partners closely with Finance and HR and plays a key role in supporting employees who serve our community every day.

Purpose-driven, mission-focused work

Stable, full-time position with competitive pay

Trusted role with ownership of payroll processes

Collaborative Finance & HR teams

Opportunities to grow and expand accounting skills

Process bi-weekly payroll using a third-party system (Paycor)

Maintain employee payroll records, with holdings, accruals, and time policies

Resolve timecard and payroll exceptions and balance payroll registers

Prepare payroll-related journal entries and benefit/garnishment reconciliations

Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and outside agencies

Assist Accounts Payable with data entry and record keeping

Maintain payroll policies and support audits and special projects as needed

Provide cross-coverage within Accounting and maintain regular in-person attendance

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Minimum two (2) years of payroll, accounting, or finance experience

Experience with payroll systems (Paycor, ADP, Paychex, or similar)

Strong math, organization, and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred: Knowledge of garnishments, benefits, overtime, payroll laws; FPC or CPP certification (not required)

Rescue Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.