Finance & Payroll Associate at Andrus Childrens Center

Yonkers, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, Cash Management, Bank Deposits, Financial Reporting, Audit Coordination, Time and Attendance Tracking, HR Liaison, Data Entry, Reconciliation, Administrative Support, Communication, Attention to Detail, Organization, Follow-through, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat

Industry

Description

Job Overview of Finance and Payroll Associate: The Finance and Payroll Associate is a key member of the Finance team, providing essential operational and administrative support across core financial functions. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of payroll processing, while also supporting banking, cash management, and general departmental coordination. Working collaboratively across the organization, the Finance and Payroll Associate interacts with staff, leadership, business partners, and community stakeholders, contributing to a responsive, well-organized, and mission-aligned Finance function. Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Essential Duties of Finance and Payroll Associate: Finance and Administrative Support Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Manage bank deposits (remote and physical), including tracking, reconciling, and recording daily cash receipts in Great Plains to ensure accuracy and timeliness. * Provide administrative and logistical support for departmental meetings, committees, and events, including scheduling, preparing materials, and coordinating communications. * Support the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages through compilation and organization of required materials. * Assist with the coordination of the annual fiscal and pension audit processes, including documentation gathering and auditor support. * Provide cross-functional administrative coverage as needed (e.g., reception, billing or other support functions) and contribute to departmental efficiency and responsiveness. * Support the organization’s strategic priorities by upholding core values and performing other duties as assigned by Finance Leadership Payroll and HR Liaison Support Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Enter and maintain time and attendance records, including tracking PTO and following up on missing or incomplete time entries. * Serve as a critical backup for payroll processing, with the expectation of independently running payroll on a periodic basis. * Prepare payroll-related analyses and reports as assigned, supporting accuracy and transparency in payroll operations. * Partner closely with Human Resources to support payroll-related aspects of the employee lifecycle, including new hires, status changes, and benefits updates. * Help ensure payroll processes are executed accurately, confidentially, and in compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations * Supports overall strategic plan of the organization. * Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values and commitments. Essential Qualifications of Finance and Payroll Associate: * Associate’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in an administrative or clerical role, or High School Diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience. * Experience with ADP or a similar payroll system required. * Prior experience in a bookkeeping or finance office environment strongly preferred. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn additional systems and tools as needed. * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. * Exceptional attention to detail, organizational ability, and follow-through skills. * Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs Physical/Travel Requirements of Finance and Payroll Associate: Must have ability to reach, walk, sit, climb stairs, bend, lift up to 25lbs, and able to travel as needed. Valid Driver’s License required for travel. The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’s right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice. EEO Statement Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

This role provides essential operational and administrative support across core financial functions, focusing heavily on ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing. Key duties include managing bank deposits, supporting monthly financial reporting packages, and serving as a critical backup for running payroll independently.