Full-Time Finance Specialist

TRAILS (Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Specialist.

Responsibilities:

1. Payroll (45%): Validate and submit payroll, ensure accuracy and compliance. Maintain records, communicate/resolve discrepancies, review/reconcile payroll items (salaries, reimbursements, benefits). Collaborate with People team on new hires, terminations, and adjustments. Review tax filings for compliance. Support payroll inquiries.
2. Accounts Receivable (25%): Generate/dispatch invoices, ensure compliance with funding source requirements. Record/track incoming funds, maintain donor/grantor records. Manage past-due invoices. Prepare reports for management review. Reconcile accounts receivable.
3. Finance Process Improvement (20%): Collaborate with teams to improve financial processes. Identify process improvements/increased efficiency. Own/participate in projects, creating/updating policies, system development, and process enhancements. Provide backup to other Finance Specialists.
4. Team Responsibilities (10%): Attend meetings, support team initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years experience in payroll and accounts receivable, preferably nonprofit.
• 2-5 years experience with financial/project management tools.
• Experience administering multi-state payroll compliance.
• Experience in Microsoft Office/Google Suite.
• Grant compliance experience a plus.
• Experience supporting a rapidly growing organization a plus.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance & regulations.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Payroll processing certification preferred.

Compensation: $88,030 - $92,921

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403B with safe harbor match, short and long-term disability, generous holidays, and PTO.

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