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Community Renewal Team, Inc. · 2 months ago

Accounting / Payroll Manager

Hartford, CT, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$55K/yr - $64K/yr

5+ years exp

Community Renewal Team, Inc. has been dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency for nearly 55 years. The Accounting / Payroll Manager will oversee daily accounting functions, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and managing payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Oversees the accounting functions: Payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payables, general ledger journal entries, monthly and annual close outs

Develop and oversee accounting policies and procedures to meet current and future needs

Ensures the financial reporting tools and processes are in place and functioning on an ongoing basis

Ensures all applicable entries are posted that pertain to the monthly and annual close

Reviews the preparation of the monthly cost allocations, depreciation, accrued payroll, accrued vacation, and indirect entries along with all reallocation entries associated with completed Request for Personal Action forms

Approves and posts all monthly journal entries prepared by the Accountant, Staff Accountant, and Financial Analysts

Manages the efficient operation of the timekeeping process and systems by evaluating current procedures and making any necessary process improvements and computer system modifications; reviews time and attendance logs for compliance with applicable rules and regulations; develops and administers training plans for timekeepers; and assists timekeepers with inquiries regarding time and attendance

Monitors use of timekeeping mechanisms with consideration to cost, efficiency, and new methods available

Direct the processing of payrolls. Ensure payroll production is timely and accurate. Ensure checks and balances are in place. Identify, resolve, and communicate any payroll issues. This includes interaction with internal departments and external organizations that provide interfaces for withholdings. Process payroll as needed in absence of Payroll Coordinator

Act as the point person for vendors regarding wage garnishments. Process and respond to garnishments timely in Payroll Coordinator’s absence

Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assist in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Help maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data

Prepare payroll journal entries after transmission of payroll data and ensure amounts reconcile to the third party payroll provider data

Stays current with all government regulations and laws regarding payroll and applicable compliance matters

Ensures timely and accurate financial reporting and maintains all records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Provides CFO with information vital to decision making

Hiring, training, and retention of competent accounting staff

Provides coaching, guidance, support and professional development to the accounting staff

Ensures continuous improvement of accounting and financial systems and processes to achieve best practices and optimal output

Ensures that accounting staff delivers the highest standard of departmental, and cross departmental teamwork and customer service

Special projects as assigned by the CFO

Qualification

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesPayroll processingAccounting softwareFinancial reportingMS ExcelSupervisory skillsCustomer serviceCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration required

A minimum of five (5) years of related experience including 2 years in a supervisory capacity required

Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State laws governing funding, ability to calculate and apply mathematical concepts, knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required

Proficiency in Windows, financial software and MS Office skills with advanced skills in MS Excel and MS Word

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, customer service and organizational skills

Must exercise educated judgement to perform projections

Demonstrated ability to multitask and be proactive

Must have the ability to supervise staff effectively

Valid driver license required