Payroll Accountant

The OrganizationNorth Los Angeles County Regional Center NLACRC is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974.

We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

SupervisionReceive general supervision from the Operations Accounting supervisor.The Position and Job SummaryPerform payroll and accounting functions :

• Assists with processing bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt staff
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to payroll
• Provide support for audits related to payroll and benefits
• Review and issue year end W-2 for all employees
• Review and process payroll and HR related accounts payable check requests
• Ensure that all check requests are coded with the accurate Budget Account Number, G / L Account, signatures, amounts and dates
• Reconcile Health, Dental, Vision and FSA rosters against monthly invoices
• Report Multiple Worksite Report (MWR) on a quarterly basis to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Reconcile, process, and report bi-weekly payroll payables such as 457 contributions, 403b contributions, Credit Union contributions, CALPERS Long Term Care contributions, and SEIU union dues
• Track, reconcile, and report expenses for special grants and budgets such as :
• Language Access and Cultural Competency (LACC) funding
• Service Access and Equity (SAE) Grant Funding NLACRC Workforce and Employment Project
• Community Placement Plan (CPP) funding
• Clinical funding
• Review and issue year end 1099 for all vendors
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliation of our Business Checking Account
• Reclassify and void operations related transactions as needed
• Process journal entries for ICF SPA
• Track and report expenses that are subject to Use Tax
• Other duties as assignedEmployment Standards
• Two years Accounting experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in processing payroll using ADP required
• Associate degree or higher educationSkills and Abilities
• Accounting principles and procedures
• Competency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Advance Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with ADP preferred
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good follow through
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must work effectively with people from a variety of culturesEssential RequirementsThe ability to work on-site. Valid California Driver's License and reliable and transportation, or acceptable substitute, required.

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits PackageWe offer employees a variety of health and dental plans.

• Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
• Dental Insurance NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents.
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses.
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses.
• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees.
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees.
• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b).
• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Paid Time Off Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness and sabbatical time.
• Holidays NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Most positions are offered a hybrid remote option.Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Professional Development Opportunities & GrowthNLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

COVID-19 Job RequirementsUpon job offer acceptance, candidates will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination including booster.

A reasonable accommodation may be requested for a religious or medical exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

CompensationThis position is non-exempt. Hourly Salary Range : $33.38 - $36.85.NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.