Payroll & Benefits Specialist

About the Organization

Liberty Dogs™ is a premier service dog training program whose goal is to empower Veterans with disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilling lives - enhancing their well-being through the unconditional support that Liberty Service Dogs™ provides. Located on a 27-acre campus, it includes a training facility, dog housing, an administrative and multipurpose building, and accommodations for Veterans staying on campus to train with their Liberty Service Dogs™.

Position Summary

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for accurately processing payroll, maintaining employee records, administering benefits programs, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This dual-role position plays a critical part in supporting the HR and Finance departments, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while receiving the benefits they are entitled to. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized and comfortable working with sensitive financial and personnel data.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Oversee the timekeeping system, reviewing and importing employee hours to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Process payroll on a biweekly schedule and ensure accuracy of employee earnings, deductions, taxes and benefits.
• Create and post payroll-related journal entries to the general ledger, accounting for gross wages, employee and employer taxes, benefit deductions, and net pay.
• Regularly compare and reconcile payroll records, including the payroll register and tax reports, against the bank statements and general ledger entries.
• Coordinate with external payroll service provider for timely payroll tax filings.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal tax laws and standards.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and pay discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports for internal use and external audits.
• Establish and maintain payroll best practices.

Benefits Administration

HR & Compliance Support

Position Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

Why Join Liberty Dogs?

At Liberty Dogs Foundation, we live by a simple truth : We take care of those who have taken care of our great nation. This role is your opportunity to shape a program that will set a national standard in Veteran wellness and service dog partnerships-changing lives, one Veteran and one dog at a time.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.