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Houston-Galveston Area Council

Payroll Specialist

Houston-Galveston Area Council, Houston, Texas, United States, 77001

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Houston-Galveston Area Council

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day. We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive. What will I be doing? Help in processing bi-weekly payroll for 400 employees, which includes reviewing timesheets for accuracy, calculating payroll and preparing employee payroll and tax deposits Prepare and reconcile quarterly 941 reports Maintain employee leave balances Help in entering daily accounts receivable remittances received via check or electronic funds transfer (EFT) into the accounting system Assist in responding and interacting with employees regarding payroll policies and procedures Resolve payroll issues when they arise Retrieving documents for auditors and program monitoring Key Qualifications Familiarity with automated payroll systems. H-GAC uses MIP accounting system Familiarity with automated time sheets. H-GAC has several different work schedules including a 9/80 and 4/10 option Knowledge of Microsoft Access Do you have Degree with an internship in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study Less than 1 year of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties