Payroll and Accounts Payable Associate

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hershey seeks a Payroll and Accounts Payable Associate to manage payroll processing and accounts payable tasks. The role requires specialized knowledge in payroll tax and employment laws, and offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Length of service bonus awards

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Comprehensive benefits including medical

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays including birthday

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-3 years payroll and/or accounts payable experience required.
• General knowledge of computer programs and business math.

Responsibilities

• Processing bi-weekly payroll via UKG, including manual checks.
• Review and apply sales/use tax to invoices in a multi-state environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hershey - Home Office
830 Cherry Dr
Hershey, PA 17033, USA

Description

The Payroll and Accounts Payable Associate position at Country Meadows is a vital member of the finance team who assists in the processing of company-wide payroll in a multi-location environment. The position reports and works closely with the Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable and acts as a liaison in assisting any payroll and accounts payable situations, questions, and/or concerns. This position is required to have specialized knowledge in accounts payable, payroll tax and employment laws, and to be able to perform standard payroll and accounts payable tasks independently.

Full-time: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Our investment in you:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Payroll and Accounts Payable Associate Responsibilities:

Payroll:

• Processing bi-weekly payroll via UKG, including any off cycle manual checks.
• Update Office Managers bi-weekly on the status of loans and negative PTO balances.
• Complete and submit various benefit deductions to Accounts Payable.
• Tracking and processing of co-worker bonus plans.
• Executing garnishments and verifying their legitimacy.
• Support and backup to the Payroll Specialist as needed.

Accounts Payable:

• Receives all invoices, internal payment requests, statements and reports from several input sources to review, code, and obtain approval then process requested payment in a timely and efficient way with accuracy.
• Review and apply sales/use tax to invoices in a multi-state and for profit/non-profit environment.
• Preparation of reports and reconciliation of various accounts and statements as necessary.
• Maintenance and data management within our online platforms for corporate credit card program, procurement and energy management
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable.

Payroll and Accounts Payable Associate Requirements:

• A minimum of 2-3 years payroll and/or accounts payable experience required.
• Must have minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Must have general knowledge of computer programs, business math and calculator skills.
• Must have good customer service skills and be able to prioritize.
• Must be able to handle confidential information.
• Multi-tasking capabilities; attention to detail and accuracy.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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