Payroll Specialist

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees is preferred.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Process and prepare bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the payroll cycle.
• Administer payroll-related functions, including garnishments, ACA tracking, and check processing.
• Maintain payroll documentation and perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Review payroll reports and deductions to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Aid with month-end close activities and payroll-related accounting processes.
• Prepare and review federal and state tax filings, including W-2 forms.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
• Employee store discount.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Career Growth Opportunities.

MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer.