La Cl nica del Pueblo
Job Description
Job Title: Payroll & AP Specialist
Department: Finance
Supervisor: Controller
Location: In Office 4 days a week and Remote 1 day a week
Classification: Exempt
Synopsis: La Cl nica Del Pueblo (LCDP), a Federally Qualified Health Center in Washington DC and Maryland, is looking to hire an individual who is well organized and detail oriented. LCDP has a growing Accounting & Finance department and needs assistance with reconciliations, invoices, deposits, allocations, preparations for financial audits, and general support with other accounting procedures. The role of the Payroll and AP Specialist is responsible for payroll processing; responsible for AP Processing, responsible for maintaining the overall accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the organization s payroll and AP systems.
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor s degree in accounting or business administration from a 4-year college or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three-five years of related or equivalent experience in payroll and or AP processing
Experience managing retirement plans
Experience managing a 5500 audit
Experience using payroll systems. Experience using ADP Workforce Now; required
Experience in out of State hiring and payroll tax enrollment required
Preferred Education and Experience:
Non profit grant experience preferred
Experience using accounting software Intacct
Experience working in healthcare settings preferred
Required Skills/Abilities/Certifications/Licenses:
Able to maintain confidential information
Able to work independently and exercise independent judgement
Able to research and develop solutions internally and from issues arising with outside agencies
Able to interact with employees to resolve issues that arise from payroll run
Strong data entry skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Professionalism and strong work ethic
Attention to detail, planning and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn new skills
Preferred Skills/Abilities/Certifications/Licenses:
Bilingual English/Spanish
Duties and Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing:
Review and identify needed corrections to timesheet entries and PTO requests in payroll system.
Responsible for payroll and AP runs twice every month
Sending notifications to employees as needed
Coordinate with HR on payroll changes and related statutory issues
Coordinate with Controller on issues that need clarification
Process payroll changes for the pay period
Process payroll then forward payroll journal to HR Director and Controller for review.
Perform research and follow up work regarding payroll payment issues.
Oversight of W2 s administration
Back up to Associate Director of Finance regarding allocation of employee time as applicable to grants
Payroll Reconciliations:
Prepare audit reports and payroll reconciliations to match trial balance. Communicate with auditors regarding prepared documents to explain or justify their content in alignment with statutory requirements.
Work with governmental agencies regarding reconciliation and payment of statutory deductions
Coordinate with benefits specialists to match employee benefits
Prepare accurate and timely quarterly 941 reports.
Other Essential Functions:
Working with auditors on all payroll related issues.
Respond to staff questions and challenges with payroll system.
Provide training and resources to staff and managers as needed with payroll system.
Training employees on payroll process and responding to inquiries.
Review STD file and make sure accurately reflects STD leave for the fiscal year
Analyze and provide payroll reports for UDS and various cost reports
Oversight of the 403b/5500 audit
Accountable for ensuring the 5500 is reviewed, accurate and filed on time yearly
Interact with 403B broker and resolve any issues
Recommend policy changes to 403B plan
Follow and upholds La Clinica s policies and procedures, works collaboratively to ensure La Clinica s mission and values
Performs other duties as assigned
Accounts Payable:
Daily receipt and review of invoices from vendors submitted to email inbox
Follow up with vendors and outside agencies for discrepancies
Redistribution of invoices to responsible managers and employees
Process for payment invoices/vouchers that are not distributable to managers and staff.
Continuous reviewing, monitoring and ensuring that invoices distributed to managers have all been entered in accounting software
Identify needed corrections to coding and record entries to correct coding on expenses, as necessary/ requests in the accounting system
Ensuring on the 2nd and 16th of every month that all submitted invoices have been approved by managers and directors
Sending email reminders out for any delinquencies, and follow up to ensure complete
Set-up ACH payments for vendors.
Adding new contractors and vendors in Accounting software, verifies contractors and vendors are clean in SAMS.gov.
Annual review of existing contractors and vendors
Use available prompt payment discountsAdvise CFO on critical and non-critical vendor payments.
Accountable for preparation, review, corrections and distribution of 1099s
Manage with CFO the outflow of cash as it pertains to prioritizing payments
Preparing and printing checks/ACH are prepared after receiving the necessary approvals from the CFO and mailing checks to vendors.
Perform research and follow up work regarding vendor payment issues.
Accounts Payable Reconciliations:
Prepare monthly reconciliations of AP general ledger
Prepare audit reports and reconciliations, as requested. Communicate with Auditors regarding prepared documents to explain or justify their content in alignment with GAAP.
Reconcile company credit cards monthly. Review reconciliations prepared by staff credit card holders. Process for payment.
Prepare accurate and timely 1099 vendor payment reporting.
Maintain accurate vendor files, ensure no vendors are debarred in SAM.gov. This step is required for all new vendors and annually for all vendor
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Able to communicate verbally or through other resources for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Equal Opportunity Employer. We affirm all identities at La Cl nica and expect all employees to welcome and work with colleagues and clients, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race/ ethnicity, country of origin, language, other ability, age, religion, or other identity.
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