Payroll Accounting Specialist, Finance (Temporary)

About Accion:

Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the 1.6 billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 299 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 77 countries, reaching over 500 million people. More at https://www.accion.org.

Position Summary 

This position is a temporary role that supports the Senior Payroll Administrator. It is part of a two-person team responsible for payroll processing and payroll accounting for U.S. employees and international employees engaged through an Employer of Record (EOR). The Payroll Accounting Specialist will also work closely with the Finance and Human Resources teams to perform a full range of payroll and accounting duties as outlined below. The ideal candidate will have a balanced background in payroll processing and payroll accounting, including reconciliations and payroll-related journal entries. This position has the potential to be converted to full-time. 

Position Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle semi-monthly and biweekly U.S. payrolls for multiple entities using ADP Workforce Now (about 100 or less total employees).
• Support the Senior Payroll Administrator with monthly international payroll processing, reviewing payroll calculations and invoices from Employer of Record (EOR) and payroll providers (20+ employees). Update payment tracker and prepare wire payments for release by the Controller.
• Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and other reconciliations related to U.S. and international payrolls.
• Review employee and employer benefit contributions and deductions to ensure accuracy before approval and submission.
• Assists with payroll registration and other compliance matters as required for local, state, and federal agencies.
• Supports preparation of documentation for external audit, retirement plan audit and workman’s compensation audit, and other audits as required.
• Provides support to employees on payroll questions by researching and interpreting payroll data.
• Assists in maintaining current payroll procedures and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Assist with ad hoc payroll or finance tasks or projects assigned by Senior Payroll Administrator.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; or equivalent years of experience.
• 2 -5 years of relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll and benefit accounting.
• Comprehensive understanding of state and federal employment laws pertinent to key areas of responsibility.
• Proficiency in ADP (Workforce Now and Comprehensive Services) or similar payroll software platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point).
• Analytical skills: High attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and direction from others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data integrity.
• Proficiency in NetSuite a plus.
• Interested in our mission and willing to embody our values of excellence, respect, and passion for social change.
• Spanish proficiency also a plus.
• Interested in our mission and working globally.
• Willingness to embody our values of excellence, respect and passion for social change.

• Excellence: Accion staff should always put forth their best effort in all activities, strive for high quality of collective and individual performance; and demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times while in the workplace and while working on behalf of the organization.
• Respect: Accion staff should value one another’s roles and responsibilities as much as their own, be encouraging, and value the diverse and unique perspectives of colleagues. They should honor obligations and commitments to each other and to external partners.
• Passion for Social Change: Accion staff should be committed to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, value the greater good of the organization over personal gain, and promote a productive workplace by acknowledging the accomplishments of other