Overview Seeking a Payroll & Accounting Associate to join our Divisional Headquarters Finance Team Our Full Time opportunities offer: + Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time + Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment) + Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles + Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee + Long Term Disability Insurance + Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life + Flexible Spending Account + Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program + Tax Deferred Annuity (403B) + Christmas Bonus SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for assisting the Payroll Manager in all payroll operations which includes reviewing and recording general ledger entries for payroll across several locations within the Empire State Division. This position will also be responsible to complete various bookkeeping responsibilities for several locations in the division which include recording of accounts payable and accounts receivable as well as reconciling credit card transactions Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Respond to requests for payroll information + Process wage and employment verifications + Process seasonal payroll for Camp and Kettles + Assist Payroll Manger with payroll processing as needed + Distribution of payroll to Corps + Assist employees, supervisors, and Officers with questions about the payroll system + Ensure confidentiality of sensitive employee data ensuring all payroll information, files and records are maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and agency requirements + Record all payroll output for each pay period into the general ledger system for various locations. + Maintain bookkeeper responsibilities as assigned on an as needed basis to include: + Reviewing and approving invoice coding from field as needed + Recording of income / accounts receivable transactions from daily deposits as needed. + Completion of monthly bank reconciliations + Asistance with preparing miscellaneous reports for Corps officers and finance leadership (EFSP, Funder, Program Financial Reports / Budgets, etc.) + Demonstrate cultural competence, and support Empire State Division Strategic objectives + Perform other duties as assigned Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs. Qualifications SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: List any special skills, licenses, certificates, or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job + High degree of accuracy required + Excellent computer skills with ability to navigate HRIS system (ADP) + Experience processing payroll – experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred + Strong proficiency in Excel + Ability to prioritize and manage time sensitive deadlines is essential We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Job LocationsUS-NY-Syracuse Job ID 2025-14106 Category Accounting Compensation Total compensation exceeds the stated hourly range Compensation Min USD $25.00/Hr. Compensation Max USD $27.00/Hr. Type Regular Full-Time