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General Statement of Job Function

Responsible for all payroll tasks, including processing of monthly payroll, administration of our external payroll system (currently Paylocity), reconciliation and payment of employee benefits, and reconciliation of payroll reporting.  Also responsible for monthly journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger accounts that pertain to payroll.  This position assists with Human Resources matters as well, especially as it pertains to Paylocity data, and survey reporting.

Essential Functions

1. Payroll
   • Process and reconcile monthly payroll, including faculty pay, housing allowances, federal work study, etc. 
   • Reconcile and submit payment for employee benefits
   • Account reconciliation and statistical analysis
   • Research and inform management of current payroll tax issues and requirements
   • Provide analytical payroll reports for Director of Finance
   • Establish payroll processes and procedures 
   • Review and revise payroll policies in cooperation with the Director of Financial Services
   • Administer paid-time off and communicate process to employees
2. Tax reporting
   • Reconcile quarterly and year-end tax information returns (941’s, W-2’s, 1042’s, etc.)
   • Establish new tax accounts in other states based on staffing needs
3. Human Resources 
   • Provide back-up support in entering and maintaining employee information
   • Provide analytical reporting for Human Resources using Paylocity data
   • Creates & maintains communications pieces to explain how their pay is calculated.

Education/Training

• Accounting degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• 3+ years prior accounting and payroll experience preferred
• Knowledge of Excel required, experience with Paylocity preferred
• Experience with nonprofit payroll processing, including ministerial housing allowances, a definite plus

Qualifications

• Knowledge of multi-state employment payroll responsibilities preferred
• The ability to multi-task and to work as part of a team is essential
• Must be professionally and customer service focused and able to maintain confidentiality
• Must have the ability to organize, communicate, problem solve, research, initiate and manage projects effectively and accurately.
• Agreement with Denver Seminary’s statement of faith.

Apply at: https://denverseminary.edu/payroll-specialist/