Accounting & Payroll Specialist

4-Day Work Week Option Available (Tuesdays & Thursdays must be scheduled workdays)

Location: St. Paul

Pay Range: $24.96 - $31.95 hourly 

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.
 

Mental Health Resources, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and take a person-centered care approach to the population we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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This position is responsible for processing accounts payable, preparing and submitting payroll for non-exempt and exempt employees, and miscellaneous accounting duties. 

A few of the benefits offered by MHR:

• MHR is looking for candidates who are Spanish speaking, Hmong speaking, and Somali speaking. You may receive a $1000 salary bonus for passing the language proficiency examiPhone and laptop computer providedHealth insurance (including family health coverage) with employee costs in the top 6% of most affordable health care options. Competitive dental insuranceAutomatic enrollment in retirement plan after 1 year with a 3% employer contribution9 paid holidays and 18 days accrued PTO during your first yearAnnual merit-based salary increasesSchedule primarily Monday-Friday daytime hoursMHR is committed to working towards racial equity and combating racismMHR is a tobacco free workplace promoting health & wellness for the individuals we serve and our employees

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all check requests and invoices have been appropriately approved before processing for payment Accurately code-check requests and invoices to the correct cost centers and enter them accurately in the right accounting month Print, obtain signatures, and distribute checks accurately, as instructed on check requestsPrepare approved urgent checks as neededEnsure that all obligations are paid accurately and in a timely manner; ensure invoices are paid on time to minimize late feesMaintain orderly accounts payable files, both on paper and electronic, as applicableReview mileage reports and employee reimbursements and record information for payroll payments; follow up as needed with employees and supervisors on any items needing documentation or clarificationCollaborate with Benefits Specialist and Human Resources department to ensure that all benefits-related payroll deductions are correct and up to date and that all payroll change notices are processed accurately and in a timely mannerReview all non-exempt staff timesheets and follow up with employees and supervisors as needed to ensure correct information is submittedPrepare semi-monthly payroll for employees and transmit it to payroll servicePrepare and transmit payroll deductionsAdminister funds transmission and invoicing with benefits providersProduce and maintain payroll files and reportsCollaborate with Human Resources department to maintain clearly defined and consistently implemented payroll-related policies and procedures to ensure operations are coordinated across departmentsMaintain knowledge of and implement all MHR payroll-related policies and procedures and act as a resource to employees and supervisorsComplete general ledger journal entries for bank accounts, cash receipts, and others as assignedCollect credit card documentation, code to correct cost centersOrganize, record, and deposit incoming funds; make copies and distribute to appropriate personnelReview bank account and day-to-day banking transactions and report suspicious or unauthorized activity to the supervisor and Finance DirectorOther duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Required qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Minimum of four years of directly relevant experience; payroll experienceBasic to intermediate Excel skills 

• Preferred qualifications: Associate degree or higher Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now

Compensation details: 24.96-31.95 Hourly Wage

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