Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist at Community Foundation for Muskegon County – Muskegon, Michigan

Job Summary: The Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for payroll, human resource documentation, accounts payable, and assisting with the annual audit.

Essential Functions:
1. Processing weekly accounts payable and grants payments.
2. Month end accounting-including journal entries, credit card payments, and vouchers.
3. Bi-weekly payroll and associated payroll tax reporting.
4. Prepare, review, and send out quarterly fund statements.
5. Assist with compilation of data for salary surveys, year-end audits and 990 reports.
6. Quarterly - sales tax reporting and FASB report.
7. Human resources – maintain employee files, oversee benefits, and prepare annual salary budget template.
8. Act as back-up for the Accounts Receivable Coordinator - cash posting, investments and bank reconciliations/fees.
9. Prepare various account analyses and schedules as requested.
10. Participate in employee training, including diversity, equity, and inclusion training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Our ideal candidate will possess:
o Accounting background with 2-4 years’ demonstrated experience.
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
o 2-4 years' experience in payroll processing.
o Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative environment, taking initiative when necessary.
o Ability to communicate well with others.
o Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
o Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
o Punctuality and regular attendance.

• Preferred:
o Prior experience with performing accounts payable and human resources duties.