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Staff Accountant

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 May 2025

About the role

Are you interested in pursuing meaningful work? Are you interested in ending intimate partner violence in Tarrant County? SafeHaven is Tarrant County’s only state-designated family violence program – this means we have the honor of working alongside domestic violence victims to keep them safe and simultaneously do our part in holding offenders accountable. We offer flexible work-life balance and an opportunity to change the community – and the world. We are excited to welcome new staff into our family and to work on this critical, life-saving mission together. SafeHaven is seeking a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant plays an integral role in supporting the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. The position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with payroll processing, administering employee benefits, and providing critical support for grant billing and compliance. The Staff Accountant ensures that all financial transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner, and that payroll and benefits are administered in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A commitment to high-quality service, confidentiality, and the mission of ending domestic violence is essential to success in this role. Payroll Administration:

Process bi-weekly payroll for 150 employees, including compensation and deductions for all employees; including issue or reissue physical or replacement checks in the event of payroll error.
Process bi-weekly 403(b) contributions and upload them to the 403(b) provider within required timelines.
Maintain accurate payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates or distributions.
Provide excellent customer service to employees by answering inquiries and resolving payroll-related issues.
Perform annual filings, such as EEO-1 reporting, Section 125 filings, and any other applicable reports required by regulatory agencies.
Track and manage payroll files to ensure they are up-to-date and compliant with regulations.
Maintain and set up garnishment/withholding orders as required by legal or contractual obligations.

General Financial Support:

Assist the EVP of Finance in the monthly closing of financial records, including reconciliations, spreadsheets, journal entries, and financial reports as assigned.
Maintain financial records, record transactions, maintain general ledgers and keeping accurate accounts payable and receivable records.
Verify the accuracy of financial records and ensure that bank statements and other accounts are reconciled.
Assist the EVP of Finance with the preparation of the annual budget, ensuring accurate data entry and report generation.
Assist with the preparation of schedules required by external auditors and provide relevant documentation as needed.
Maintain confidentiality and support the EVP of Finance in other finance-related duties to ensure the smooth operation of the Finance Department.

Grant Billing Support:

Maintain the Employee by Grant Chart, ensuring accurate tracking of employee time and grant allocations.
Assist in the preparation of grant billings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Support the development of program budgets for grant applications, contributing financial insights to support the funding process.

Benefits Administration:

Support the benefits enrollment process, ensuring employee eligibility is maintained in the benefits system and updating benefits data as needed.
Administer employee benefits plans for post-enrollment, ensuring accurate processing and communication with employees.
Administer COBRA for group health plans and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Approve monthly insurance invoices and reconcile them with employees withholding records.

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