Accounting and Payroll Manager

Company: New Life Church Of Woodbury
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

PurposeThe Accounting and Payroll Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance and will supervise a team responsible for accounts receivable and payroll. S/he will manage the daily accounting operations for New Life Church, Academy and Foundation, which is co-located. This position is responsible for ensuring that the school's accounting data, records and reports are accurate, complete and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position works with sensitive data that requires a high degree of professionalism and discretion to protect the confidentiality of information.This role provides the Director of Finance accurate and detailed information and reports to assist in preparing financial analytics and metrics, which will aid the board in meeting its fiduciary responsibilities and NLA's long-term strategic goals.S/he will oversee all payroll activities within Paycom, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.Key ResponsibilitiesManage daily operations of accounting and payroll functions.Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and related work papers to support monthly, and annual financial close timelines and audits.Assist in and manage the implementation of proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.Coordinate and main contributor to annual audit preparation.Implement, maintain, and review, payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.Responsible for post payroll processing including creating and entering journal entries for payroll expenses.Maintain fixed asset system for accounting, processing, and reporting of the assets.Reconcile asset and liability balance sheet account, resolving any outstanding discrepancies.Assist with creating monthly financial reports for school, church, and foundation.Communicate information related to accounting and payroll operations and explain procedures and regulations to other Departments.Answers payroll related and accounting/budget questions and inquiries from other departments and employees.Support the Director of Finance in additional cost analysis and reporting as needed.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in accounting, with strong business acumenKnowledge of accounting and payroll principles, practices, and systems.An interest and appreciation for a mission-driven Christian organization is necessary for the success in this position.Minimum 5-7years of experience, and a minimum 1-3years of supervisory experience requiredExperience in nonprofit accounting preferredTrack record of attracting, developing, and retaining talentDesired SkillsA strong service mentality; the ability to work effectively with senior leaders, associates and faculty at all levels of the academy.An ability to focus on tactical and operational issues using strong analytics and datasets.Must be versatile and flexible to deal with a wide variety of issues, situations, and people.Strategic thinker who is detail oriented, attentive to internal and external deadlines and manage his/her time wellMust have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.Regular attendance at a church that is Evangelical in nature.

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