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About the Role

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for managing the overall payroll process for a 300+ employee non-profit organization, performing general ledger accounting, technical research, and compliance duties associated with the payroll function. This role closely collaborates with the Human Resources team for bi-weekly payroll processing and compliance reporting support.

Responsibilities

Preparation, accounting, and processing of payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate pay in compliance with regulations.
Learning and staying current with payroll regulatory changes and partnering with HR on updates.
Communicating with staff regarding payroll inquiries.
Managing general ledger, time allocations, reconciliations, and providing analytical support.
Assisting with designing and implementing process improvements for payroll workflow efficiency and accuracy.
Auditing timesheets and addressing discrepancies.
Monitoring employee expenses for adherence to reimbursement policies and correct cost center allocation.
Reviewing changes to salary, W4 withholdings, deductions, and benefits, reconciling financial data with payments.
Preparing calculations for new hires, terminations, and garnishments.
Generating and transmitting payroll journal entries with proper coding, including intercompany entries.
Processing transactions for Section 125 accounts and reconciling accounts.
Preparing and submitting 403(b) contributions and reconciling accounts.
Preparing and submitting monthly workers’ comp premium reports.
Coordinating with HR on communications regarding payroll inquiries.
Providing training on timesheet and expense report submission.
Supporting Human Resources with payroll data.
Updating and maintaining the payroll procedures manual and internal controls.
Maintaining complete payroll files and general ledger allocations.
Coordinating audit inquiries and payroll tax returns filing/compliance.
Managing the annual workers’ compensation audit and supporting other audits.
Submitting payroll technical support inquiries to the payroll system provider.
Preparing biweekly payroll and employee expense entries with proper chart of accounts coding.
Reconciling staff time allocations to compliance reports.
Producing labor statistics and reports for grant applications and budget alignment.
Supporting the monthly Government Billing process with required documentation.
Assisting with internal controls audit testing and documentation gathering.
Supporting the Director of Finance and accounting staff with payroll analyses.

Requirements

General understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles.
General knowledge of payroll and labor law compliance requirements.
Ability to manage and prioritize deadlines/workflows and stay organized.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise confidentiality.
Solid technology and computer skills, including spreadsheet preparation and database navigation.
Two to four (2-4) years of college-level accounting courses or two to four (2-4) years of general accounting experience in payroll and general ledger.
Four (4) years of experience using Paylocity Payroll or similar systems (e.g., ADP, Rippling).
Computer experience in accounting systems, Microsoft Office Applications with intermediate Excel skills.
Experience working within a cloud database environment.
Knowledge of labor practices and regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing
General ledger accounting
Technical research
Compliance
Journal entries
Record keeping
Audit workpaper preparation
Tax workpaper preparation
Time allocation
Contract billing
Analytical analysis
Process improvement
Internal controls
Timesheet auditing
Expense report review
Salary and W4 review
Benefit reconciliation
Garnishment processing
Section 125 processing
403(b) contribution processing
Workers' compensation reporting
Payroll system inquiries
Microsoft Excel
Paylocity
ADP
Rippling
MIP/Momentive software
Cantonese (preferred)

Location

Chinatown neighborhood, San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time
Nonexempt
Regular
Work from home eligible

Experience Level

Two to four (2-4) years of college-level accounting courses or two to four (2-4) years of general accounting experience in payroll and general ledger
Four (4) years of experience using Paylocity Payroll or similar system(s)
Experience in using MIP/Momentive software (preferred)
Experience working for a nonprofit (preferred)
Certified payroll certificate or courses in ADP or similar systems (preferred)

Education Level

Two to four (2-4) years college level accounting courses
Bachelor/associate degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$42.70 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

About the Company

A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community.
Owns and/or manages approximately 36 affordable housing buildings serving over 4,500 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families.
Builds housing, develops grassroots leadership, and engages low-income residents and youth.
Employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion.
Serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services.

Equal Opportunity

Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Does not discriminate on the basis of race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), color, religion (includes dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition and reproductive health decision making), national origin (includes language restrictions), ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), genetic information or characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or participation in an EEO protected activity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
All final candidates will undergo a background check. For certain positions this will include a fingerprint check.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.