Payroll Specialist for Mission-Driven Nonprofit

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll processing and related financial tasks. You will interact with program staff and directors to ensure accurate pay, benefits, and tax reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent with 5+ years of payroll experience. Proficiency in ADP/Workforce Now HRIS, Excel, and confidential data handling is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Five years of combined education and accounting/payroll experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, Excel, double-entry accounting, and ADP/Workforce Now HRIS.
• Willingness to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Flexibility to work overtime and work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Bi-weekly payroll calculation and submittal.
• Manage deductions, benefits allocations, garnishments, and accruals.
• Handle payroll taxes (Federal and State – CA and NV).
• Prepare manual payroll checks and housing allowances reimbursements.
• Support general ledger reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist with audits and monitoring visits as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Excel

Ten-key calculator

Math skills

Teamwork

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ADP/Workforce Now

Job description

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll processing and related financial tasks. You will interact with program staff and directors to ensure accurate pay, benefits, and tax reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent with 5+ years of payroll experience. Proficiency in ADP/Workforce Now HRIS, Excel, and confidential data handling is essential.