Payroll Technician I

Providing essential services to field staff and volunteers. Offering this support frees field staff for direct ministry with kids, optimizes financial contributions, and ensures careful stewardship of the mission's assets (both tangible and intangible). Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position. Essential Duties: Represent Human Resources (HR) commitment to serve others with integrity and compassion, execute with excellence, and create solutions through collaborative efforts with the department and across departmental lines. Support pre/current/post payroll processing activities by entering payroll data and reviewing payroll transactions for completeness and accuracy. Assist in researching various audit report results and issues, reconciling and balancing of payroll and tax accounts, processing back-dated adjustments to data, and assist in preparation of W2s. Open garnishment cases with 3rd-party vendor. Create and maintain superior customer relations within Young Life, both verbally and written. Maintain confidentiality of records and information. Cover phones and email inbox M-F during core business hours, answer questions from Field staff, other departments or outside agencies to trouble-shoot problems on an individual basis involving YL reports and Payroll processes. Working Conditions: Office environment. Due to strict adherence to payroll schedule / dates, there will be limited time off around major holidays, such as Christmas and New Year’s. Education: Associates degree in accounting or related field preferred. Experience Desired for The Job: Previous payroll experience with experience in processing multi-state payroll desired. Demonstrated proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of Workday. General knowledge of business mathematics. Attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving abilities. Specialized application and knowledge of standard payroll concepts. Audit skills required for the processing of payroll data. Ability to work effectively in a small group. Job Specific Working Conditions: The anticipated hourly rate for this position can range from $15.17-$18.99 depending on relevant education, experience, and location. "We the members of the Young Life mission – trustees, staff, instructors at Young Life schools and volunteers – join together in our affirmation of the following articles and our central purpose of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and introducing adolescents everywhere to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith."