Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties Looking for Finance Clerk – Payroll & Accounts Receivable at St. Paul, MN  Full Time

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Finance Supervisor, this position is responsible for all payroll preparation and completes accounts receivable tasks. The position is a process focused role that will promote and maintain efficient, effective, and standardized functions that support organizational programs. The position is responsible for ensuring accuracy in each of these processes and for resolving payroll and receivable inquiries and concerns encountered in the day-to-day operation of the department. The position is required to handle and maintain confidential information for key agency operations and functions.

Essential Functions:

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Finance Clerk has the primary responsibility of processing all personnel recommendation forms as the first step in the payroll process, making changes in the Human Resources Systems, filing documentation, and communicating changes to employees. This position also supports Accounts Receivable

actions.

* Coordinate the process of payroll record changes following agency policies and applicable regulations.

• Process personnel transactions; monitor compliance with Personnel Policies and Collective Bargaining Agreement. including processing:
• promotions, demotions, and temporary and permanent wage & salary adjustments

• supervisor and location changes

• lay off and recall functions in the HRIS

• W-4 tax withholdings
• Provide guidance to internal clients regarding compensation guidelines based on current practices.

• Accounts Receivable

• Support invoicing processes & procedures relating to invoicing for agency activities.

• Complete processes and functions relating to receiving agency cash.

* Other Department Functions

• Ensure documentation complies with applicable federal, state and other funder requirements.

• Act as internal control for other accounting functions, as assigned, in accordance with Accounting &

Financial Policies, Procedures and Internal Control Manual.

• Other Duties as Assigned.

Safety: Responsible for conducting all duties in a safe manner.

Affirmative Action: Responsible for following the affirmative action plan as set forth and signed by the Board of Directors.

Education & Experience: AA/AS Accounting degree, certificate, or equivalent training or experience, and 2 years of prior experience in an accounting, payroll, and/or financial role. Experience entering data in an accounting or human resources information system is required.

Abilities and Skills: In order to be successful in this position, the person will at minimum need to possess the

following abilities and skills:

• Must have good computer skills with Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word.

• Must be comfortable working with standard office machinery (copiers, calculators, fax machines, scanners, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively with varied socio-economic and multi-ethnic groups and/or individuals.
• Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple tasks or projects.
• Process focused.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in learning and using multiple software applications to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Working with and handling confidential data with appropriate discretion.

Core Technology Competency: Level 2 – Intermediate 1

Mental Requirements: This position requires an awareness of deadlines, the ability to handle and prioritize

multiple tasks, and the ability to function independently. Position requires good math and problem solving skills.

Department: Finance

Starting Salary Range: $22.24/hr – $28.54/hr

**Your hourly rate will be determined by a combination of education and experience**

Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week, M – F

Remote Capability: This position has 20% remote capability.

Your ability to work remotely is dependent on your productivity and supervisor approval.

Posting Dates: 2/7/2024 – 2/13/2024

Benefits: Community Action offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays (14), health, dental & life insurance, retirement, employee discount programs and more.

Background Checks: Community Action conducts criminal background checks at the time of hire. Some positions require additional fingerprint and photo verification. Not all backgrounds are a barrier to employment.

Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.