Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Jewish Family Service Of Dallas Incorporated; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation days

Federal and Jewish holidays

Paid parental leave

403(b) match

Job summary

Jewish Family Service of Dallas is seeking a Payroll and Accounting Specialist to process biweekly payrolls and manage core accounting tasks. You will handle accounts payable/receivable, end-of-month activities, and various payroll-related duties to support our mission-driven services.

The role requires 2–5 years in payroll and accounting, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to learn accounting software. Nonprofit experience and Paycom HRIS are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of payroll and accounting experience is required.
• MS Office skills with Excel and Word proficiency.
• Ability to learn accounting software programs quickly.
• Experience with nonprofit fundraising systems, especially MIP Fund Accounting/Abila.
• Paycom HRIS experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes biweekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees.
• Prepares accounts payable and receivables.
• Assists with end-of-month staff corporate card payments.
• Processes checks for financial assistance programs.
• Monitors paid time off for all eligible employees.
• Runs reports such as employee census as requested by the insurance broker and workers’ compensation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Word

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

MIP Fund Accounting/Abila

Paycom HRIS

Job description

Are you a Payroll and Accounting professional seeking an opportunity to support accurate payroll and financial operations? At Jewish Family Service of Dallas, support at every turn isn’t just a tagline, it’s what we do.If you’re looking for a mission-driven organization where you can use your payroll and accounting expertise and play a key role in our mission to provide effective and accessible whole-person care that promotes lifelong self-sufficiency and well-being for the Greater Dallas community this may be the right opportunity for you!Position SummaryThe Payroll and Accounting Specialist is responsible for processing biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees. This position supports, promotes and furthers our goal of providing the highest standards of culturally relevant and sensitive professional service consistent with our mission.What You'll DoProcesses biweekly payrollsPrepares accounts payable and receivablesAssists with end of the month staff corporate card paymentsProcesses checks for financial assistance programMonitors paid time off for all eligible employees (i.e. vacation, EIB, bereavement, etc.)Runs reports such as employee census as requested by insurance broker and workers’ compensationAssists with month-end closing corporate credit card reconciliationsAnswers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting dataProtects Agency’s value by keeping information confidentialAssists with any special projects, tasks or duties beyond what is outlined here that may be assignedAssists HR with benefits administration tasks as assigned2-5 years of experience in payroll and accounting requiredMS Office skills including proficiency in Excel and WordTechnical ability to learn accounting software programsExperience with accounting/fundraising systems, especially MIP Fund Accounting/AbilaFR50 preferredExperience in the non-profit sector preferredExperience with Paycom HRIS preferredDemonstrates curiosity, eagerness to learn and growPossesses strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to understand technical forms and financial reportsAbility to collaborate and build positive relationships within and outside of the Accounting departmentExcellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentationAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.What We OfferJFS Dallas offers excellent benefits to eligible employees including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid vacation days, both federal and Jewish holidays, paid parental leave, and a 403(b) match!Jewish Family Service (JFS) is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable Federal and state employment laws and regulations, that exists to provide professional, effective, and affordable mental health and social services that promote lifelong self-sufficiency and well-being for anyone in need. JFS is an E-Verify participant.