Payroll and Benefits Specialist at Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens Inc

Cedar Bluff, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Accounting, ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, Compliance, Records Management, Data Accuracy, Confidentiality, Communication, Customer Service, FMLA, ACA, HIPAA, Fund Accounting

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Payroll and Benefits Specialist Report To: Director of Finance Position Summary: What drives you? Whether it’s knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, we have something for you. We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated professional to serve as our Payroll and Benefits Specialist in the accounting department. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll and employee benefits across a multi‑program, multi‑site human‑services agency. This position ensures that all payroll transactions, benefits processes, employee records, and compliance requirements are executed with precision. The role requires exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to support employees and managers across diverse programs including Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Public Transit, and Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Payroll Administration Benefits Administration Onboarding & Offboarding Support Records Management & Compliance Cross‑Department Collaboration QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Required: - Experience with payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, or similar) - Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations - Experience with benefits administration - High level of accuracy and attention to detail - Ability to maintain strict confidentiality - Strong communication and customer service skills - Ability to meet firm deadlines Preferred: - Experience in healthcare, public sector, or multi‑site organizations - Experience processing payroll for 100+ employees - Experience in fund accounting - Experience supporting PACE, transit, or human‑services programs - Familiarity with FMLA, ACA, and HIPAA -Certified Payroll Specialist in ADP Workforce Now

Responsibilities

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate and compliant administration of payroll and employee benefits across a multi-site human-services agency. This role ensures precision in payroll transactions, benefits processing, and records management while supporting staff across various programs.