About this role
Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll processing for a nonprofit, ensuring compliance with government and nonprofit accounting standards and coordinating with HR for benefits administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complete payroll cycle using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, or UltiPro
- Perform detailed data entry and account reconciliation
- Process payroll-related transactions including journal entries and GL reconciliation
- Maintain payroll records, tax filings, and benefits administration
- Assist with governmental reporting, tax filings, and audits
Technical Overview
Experience with payroll systems (Workday, ADP, Kronos, UltiPro) and accounting software (QuickBooks, PeopleSoft); knowledge of government and nonprofit accounting; journal entries and GL reconciliation
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced payroll administrator with multi-system payroll exposure (Workday, ADP, Kronos, UltiPro) and strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, able to ensure GAAP-compliant payroll processing and accurate government filings.
Must-Have Skills
Proven experience in payroll management within a corporate or non-profit environment using HRIS platforms such as Workday or KronosStrong knowledge of accounting principles including double entry bookkeepingjournal entriesgeneral ledger accountingand account reconciliationFamiliarity with multiple payroll software systems including ADPCeridianUltiProor equivalent platformsDemonstrated ability to handle complex data entry tasks accurately using 10 key typing skillsUnderstanding of benefits administration processes and tax regulations related to payroll processingExperience working with governmental accounting standards and non-profit accounting practices is a plusExcellent analysis skills coupled with attention to detail; ability to interpret financial concepts effectively
Tools & Platforms
WorkdayADPPaychexUltiProQuickBooksPeopleSoft
Required Skills
PayrollWorkdayADPKronosUltiProQuickBooksPeopleSoftGAAPdouble-entry bookkeepingjournal entriesgeneral ledger accountingaccount reconciliationbenefits administrationtax filingsgovernmental reportingnonprofit accounting
Hard Skills
WorkdayADPPaychexUltiProQuickBooksPeopleSoftdouble entry bookkeepingjournal entriesgeneral ledger accountingaccount reconciliationbenefits administrationtax filingsGAAPgovernmental reporting
Soft Skills
detail-orientedproblem-solvingteamworkproactivecommunication
Keywords for Your Resume
payrollpayroll administratorworkdayadpkronosultiproquickbookspeopleSoftjournal entriesgeneral ledgertax filingsbenefits administrationgovernmental reportingnon-profit accountingGAAPHRISdata reconciliationaccount reconciliationremote
Deal Breakers
Experience with multiple payroll systems, Non-profit accounting knowledge, GAAP knowledge
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