Maternal and Family Health Services’ programs touch the lives of over 90,000 people each year and empower individuals and families of diverse backgrounds to lead healthier lives. Our mission of empowerment, inclusion, and caring extends to our valued staff as well. We are better together because of our diversity, recognition of differences as strengths, and commitment to providing a culture of acceptance internally as well as to the people we serve.

MFHS is currently seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist for our Admin location.

Job Summary:  

The Payroll Specialist position assists with the day-to-day operations of the Fiscal Department.  The position is primarily responsible for payroll processing and assists with various tasks related to accounts payable, cash receipts, financing reporting, and employee benefits.  All job tasks must be completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Calculate wage payments, complete payroll processing, review for accuracy and distribute on a bi-weekly basis.

Prepare bi-weekly cash needs report, create cash transfers and employee direct deposit files, prepare, and submit bi-weekly tax deposits including Federal, State, FICA, and Medicare.

Responsible for the filing of monthly Local Payroll Taxes, quarterly State and Federal Payroll tax reports, prepare and file quarterly LST payments, and quarterly Payroll closing processes.

Monitor changes in payroll laws/practices and inform management of said changes including other States.

Prepare bi-weekly WIC PCSS using reports generated by Kronos.

Responsible for retirement plan administrative duties including but not limited to: exporting contribution and loan changes from the recordkeeper and entering into payroll; updating the recordkeeper site with terminations and other changes; prepare, verify and upload approved contribution and loan withholding files; research, solve and respond to employee plan related issues, and assist with retirement plan audit.

Serves as a backup role to the AP Staff Accountant to ensure required documentation and signatures are in place before accounts payable/purchase orders are processed for payment.  Process accounts payable through check issuance signature, check mailing and filing of support documentation.  Verify employee expense reimbursement requests are accurate and in compliance with corporate policy.

Promote and contribute to organizational and programmatic goals of MFHS. 

Qualifications/Requirements/Experience:

2 years of relevant payroll experience

Solid understanding and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Must be able to create VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables in Excel.

Knowledge of charts, graphs, and table formatting

Fundamentals of basic software and database programs to input and/or extract information

Strong planning and organizational skills.

Manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently to meet various deadlines without loss of efficiency or accuracy

Use independent judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information and sensitive situations

MFHS offers employees: 

• Excellent employee and family medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Earn 2 weeks to start, 3 weeks after 2 years, and 4 weeks after 4 years!
• 4 personal days
• Earn sick time beginning your first day
• 100% 401k Company Match (up to 6% of compensation)
• FSA/DCFSA
• MFHS Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Supplemental Benefits
• Family friendly schedules – no holidays, evenings, or weekends
• Paid training & development
• Flexible leave options
• Wonderfully collaborative and supportive culture

Join our compassionate & caring team!

Please visit www.mfhs.org for more information.

MFHS is an ADA and EEO employer. Persons representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply