Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Do you have accounting experience and hands-on experience using Sage accounting software? If so, this role could be a great fit for you! About Everstand Everstand is a private, nonprofit organization providing education, mental health, and residential services to youth and families across the Mid-Atlantic. Our purpose is to enrich communities, one family at a time. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization serving more than 1,000 children annually across 12 locations in DC, MD, PA, and WV. What You Will Do The Accountant Payroll and Benefits Specialist will support finance operations. You will be responsible for managing key areas, such as payroll management, healthcare benefits, retirement programs, bonuses, and collaborating with the health insurance broker. Additionally, you will work on ad-hoc Finance projects, ensuring efficient operations and alignment with organizational goals. What Does the Benefits Package Look Like? Generous Paid Time Off: Three weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays, providing 30+ days of paid time off. Paid Leave: Paid sick and bereavement leave. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment. Free Employee Health Insurance: Employee-only medical coverage provided at no cost through Allied Health. Retirement Savings: Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 annually for approved educational expenses after three months of employment. Additional Benefits: A variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefits supporting financial, personal, and professional well-being. Essential Functions Approaches concerns, challenges, and opportunities with empathy, attention to detail, active listening, and curiosity. Consistently models EVERSTAND’s core values: Safety, Empathy, Relationships, and Impact. Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices. Accurately process payroll to ensure all employees are compensated on time and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Collaborate with HR and finance to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies. Payroll Data Analysis: Analyze Payroll data and provide insights that drive operational improvement. Proper recording of Payroll Journal Entries in SAGE (Proper GL, Cost centers, and grants) Healthcare Benefits Management Administer and coordinate employee healthcare plans, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (FSA), ensuring accurate enrollment and addressing any benefit-related inquiries. Maintain strict compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) Requirements, including ensuring accurate and timely annual reporting through ADP. Work closely with Everstand's health insurance broker (PSA), addressing inquiries regarding benefit plans, eligibility, enrollment, and policies. Evaluate and implement recommendations or changes to health insurance plans that best meet the organization’s needs. Follow HIPAA, State Regulations and organizational policies regarding data handling and communication. Maintain Strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience with payroll, benefits administration, and financial reporting. Experience with payroll and financial software; ADP and Sage preferred. Experience with 403(b) retirement plans and employee benefits preferred. Supervisory Responsibility None. Professional office environment with standard office equipment. Occasional exposure to Everstand’s residential and educational environments may occur. Physical Demands Ability to perform standard office activities and occasionally move or transport up to 25 pounds. Position Type/Hours Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work during peak periods. One remote workday per week may be available after the 90-day introductory period. Other Duties This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Duties may change based on organizational needs.

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