Manager, Payroll

The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is the national membership organization for the nation’s federally qualified health centers (also known as FQHCs or Community Health Centers). Health centers are nonprofit, community-directed health clinics that provide access to high-quality, culturally competent, and comprehensive care to people living in medically underserved areas. NACHC strengthens the health center movement through advocacy, training, and technical assistance, clinical and operations support. NACHC is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

Job Purpose and Basic Function 

The Manager, Payroll processes bi-monthly payroll and ensures compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations.

Description of Primary Responsibilities and Duties

1)    Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

2)    Resolves payroll errors.

3)    Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions

4)    Ensures compliance with deferral, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

5)    Reconciles staff credit card expenses and follows up with staff as necessary

6)    Reconciles quarterly 941 reports, FSA transactions and fringe benefit allocations to the general ledger

7)    Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors

8)    Other duties as assigned

Professional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1)Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and at least five years of related experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

1)    None required.

Technical Skills

1)    Proficiency in Paychex (or similar payroll software) required.

2)    Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics (or similar) required.

3)    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to organize and manipulate data required.

4)    Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes

5)    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

6)    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Salary Range

$77,500 - 80,000