Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist

Specialized Residential Services; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI Community is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Finance team. You will help ensure residents and staff are paid on time and vendors are paid promptly, while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

The role focuses on bi-weekly payroll, accounts payable processing, and supporting month-end close and audits in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Prior payroll and accounts payable experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Discretion when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Manage bi-weekly payroll across homes and programs.
• Payroll cycles: Review and post cycles through UKG and the accounting system.
• Resolve timekeeping and pay questions with employees.
• Collaborate with HR on employee changes, benefits deductions, and tax reporting.
• Accounts Payable: Manage vendor invoices and payments.
• Ensure accurate coding and timely processing.
• Work with program leadership on staffing costs and financial details.
• Finance & Compliance: Support month-end close.
• Assist with audit preparation.
• Maintain accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Keep multiple deadlines moving efficiently.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Discretion

Deadline management

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MIP Fund Accounting

Job description

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in payroll and accounting? RSI Community is looking for a Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team and help keep our operations running smoothly.

Your work ensures that the dedicated people who support our residents are paid accurately and on time—and that our vendors and partners receive the same care and attention.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll Management

• Manage bi-weekly payroll across our homes and programs.
• Review and post payroll cycles through UKG and our accounting system.
• Resolve timekeeping and pay questions with employees.
• Collaborate with HR on employee changes, benefits deductions, and tax reporting.

Accounts Payable

• Manage vendor invoices and payments.
• Ensure accurate coding and timely processing.
• Work with program leadership on staffing costs and financial details.

Finance & Compliance Support

• Support month-end close.
• Assist with audit preparation.
• Maintain accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Keep multiple deadlines moving efficiently.

REQUIRED:

• Prior payroll and accounts payable experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Discretion when handling sensitive information.

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of MIP Fund Accounting.
• General accounting background.
• Nonprofit or human services experience.

WHY JOIN RSI COMMUNITY?

• Meaningful work that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Collaborative team environment.
• An opportunity to make a real difference through your attention to detail and dedication.

CORE VALUES:

• We Care about People
• We Build Relationships
• We Respond
• We Enjoy What We Do

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Thought Provoking

: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Peer Recognition

: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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