Payroll Administrator
2 days ago
Detroit
Job Description SUMMARY The purpose of this position is to assist and support the accounting and payroll functions of the Finance Departments, to establish and maintain fiscal payroll records in accordance with professional accounting principles and practices and HUD requirements, maintain the payroll and associated records and reports and prepare reports and statements as needed. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Three or more years of relevant payroll processing experience., • High School diploma or equivalent, • § Three or more years of relevant payroll processing experience., • Experience in processing Bi-Weekly pay frequencies., • ADP Workforce experience highly preferred, • Must pass federal, state, and local criminal investigation clearances, and pass a drug screening test administered by the Commission or its designated provider, • Knowledge of multi-state payroll, FLSA, IRS, Federal & State regulations., • Knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls for financial reporting., • Knowledge of time and attendance requirements, payroll regulations and tax reporting procedures, • Knowledge of Housing & Urban Development Public Housing regulations and policies pertinent to the department, • Knowledge of HUD programs, requirements, and policies/procedures, • Knowledge of DHC and departmental policies, procedures, and goals., • Knowledge of organization's structure, policies and procedures., • Knowledge of standard office procedures, filing, and standard office equipment, including computer, fax copier, telephone system, • Knowledge of the principles and practices of automated information systems. and data processing, • Knowledge of basic office practices, procedures, and equipment, • Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Federal/State financial regulations, • Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial management, and ability to supervise and train employees, • Knowledge of Uniform Relocation Assistance, Cost Control and Safe Harbor Requirements, • Knowledge of accounting-related software, • Knowledge of sales and use tax procedures, • Knowledge in Development of new ACC units; understanding of accounting principles grants accounting and applicable HUD regulations, • Knowledge of federal, state and local financial regulations related to accounting and financial record keeping, • Knowledge of financial regulations pertaining to HUD, low-income housing HOPE IV, RHF and related programs, • Knowledge of HUD programs, requirements and policies & procedures, • Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), • Knowledge of fund and governmental accounting practices and principles, • Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and budget administration, • Knowledge of the principles and practices of grants management, • Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract administration, • Act Independently, • Analyze Situations, • Attend to Details, • Communicate Verbally, • Communicate in Writing, • Concentrate, • Empathize, • Identify Problems, • Initiate, • Manage Pressure, • Motivate, • Multi-Task, • Organize, • Problem Solves, • Calculate, compute, summarize and/or tabulate data and information, • Communicate effectively orally or in writing with relevant stakeholders, internal and external, from a variety of backgrounds, • Develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures, • Evaluate information against a set of standards, • Exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and identifying potential problems within scope of responsibility, • Forge strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders, • Maintain confidentiality, • Master position-specific software, • Operate a computer to perform various work-related tasks, • Operate standard office equipment, • Perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy, • Plan, organize, complete or assign work and special projects in order to meet organizational goals, • Plan, organize, coordinate, and follow through on work projects to ensure efficiency, • Prepare written documents/reports with proper sentence structure, grammar and overall completeness, • Provide high level, quality customer service both internally and externally, • Read and understand department specific documentation, and policies and procedures, • Research issues using a variety of sources to obtain data and information, • Resolve issues using all available resources, • Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints, • Review and edit documents for accuracy and completeness, • Understand and apply HUD organizational rules, instructions, policies and procedures appropriately, • Work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders [The fundamental job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would fundamentally change the job] • Prepare biweekly payroll and associated reports and documentation to be transmitted to contracted Payroll Services vendor for processing and payment generation, • § Responsible for handling wage garnishment documentation, invoicing, and funding reconciliation processes. This includes working with ADP Wage Garnishment Service to resolve lien-related issues., • Conduct pre- and post-payroll reconciliation processes by generating predefined payroll reports., • Analyze and resolve payroll issues while maintaining professional and respectful communication of solutions., • Assist in implementing day-to-day policies and procedures related to payroll functions., • Retrieve reports to validate payroll taxes and documentation, as well as monitor, audit, update, and track payroll-related information within various payroll applications., • Maintain payroll information by accurately entering data into the payroll application, including general deductions and wage garnishment panels following documented procedures., • Adhere to all documented payroll procedures to ensure., • Reification of employment responses and reconciliation reports encompassing deductions, summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave, and non-taxable wages in accordance with company policies and procedures., • Possess sound decision-making skills and multitask efficiently in a fast-paced professional environment with strict deadlines.[DM2], • Research and resolve payroll tax notices and discrepancies, • Maintain and track employee leave balances including sick time, vacation, and personal leave; ensure accruals, usage and payouts are processed accurately and in compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations., • Maintain records on leave accruals and usage, • Maintain records of employee salary, benefits, and withholding history, including voluntary and involuntary deductions, wage withholding orders, child support orders, garnishments, union affiliations and dues, and update elections as needed, • Reconcile benefits statements to payroll records, • Prepare periodic and special reports as needed, • Maintain payroll costing allocations, • Train and support payroll users in all functionalities of the automated payroll system; assist supervisors in monitoring employees' payroll activity, • Create system ad hoc reports as requested; analyze payroll data for any special projects or reports, • Monitor all union contracts and personnel policies to ensure compliance as related to payroll administration, • Maintain data to document information in IRS Forms W-2 and 1099, • Maintain utility consumption and accrual logs; create utility batches for payment; data entry of all utility batches into Yardi for cost/consumption tracking, • Prepare and log tenant receipts for deposit into various DHC bank accounts, • Ensure that tenant receipts are processed timely within DHC and deposited within 1 day of receiving, • Crosstrain on other financial areas as directed [These are job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would NOT fundamentally change the job] • Assist with all departmental mailings, as needed, • Backup of other finance personnel as needed in accordance with the Finance Department's internal controls and DHC policies and procedures, • Sitting, • Walking, • Grasping/ finger manipulation, • Lifting, • Carrying, • Pushing, • Pulling, • Standing, • Bending, • Computer/laptop, • Copiers/printers, • Scanners, • Monitors, • Payroll/human resources, • Accounting software, • Database software, • Financial systems, • Internet software, • Spreadsheet software This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor or manager to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. All principle duties and responsibilities of this position are essential functions of the position. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis and may be revised at any time. Revisions will be communicated to employees within the classification. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; therefore, the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. MARIJUANA Although marijuana has been legalized under Michigan law, it is a Schedule I controlled substance and is illegal under federal law. As a federally funded agency DHC’s employees are NOT permitted to use or possess any form of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes. Any applicant for employment who tests positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug screening shall be ineligible for employment with DHC. Any applicant for employment who advises DHC that s/he uses any form of marijuana will be ineligible for employment with DHC. DHC is unable to grant a request for a reasonable accommodation to use marijuana under any circumstance. EOE STATEMENT The Detroit Housing Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No personnel decisions concerning any term or condition of employment shall be unlawfully based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, disability, genetic information including family medical history, military service, or misdemeanor arrest record. Additionally, DHC shall not engage in discriminatory compensation decisions or practices. Page Break