DePelchin Children’s Center

Payroll Staff Accountant

DePelchin Family Services - Houston, TX - Full Time

Position:                     Staff Accountant, Payroll
Classification:            Full-time, Exempt       
Reports to:                 Payroll Supervisor
Company:                   DePelchin Family Services
Location:                    Houston, TX

Position Description:
The Staff Accountant in Payroll is responsible for performing professional accounting duties, including examining, analyzing, maintaining, reconciling, and verifying all timesheets and payroll records, as well as managing related adjustments.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Audit employee timesheets to ensure accuracy and compliance; communicate with employees and managers to resolve issues and process timely corrections.
  • Address payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.
  • Prepare and record bi-weekly and semi-monthly journal entries related to payroll.
  • Partner with the HR team to maintain accurate employee data and ensure alignment between payroll and HR records.
  • Generate payroll reports and conduct regular audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and reports from Paycom to support month-end closing activities.
  • Assist with year-end processes, including audits, single audits, and fund audits.
Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two (2) years of combined payroll and accounting experience, including two (2) years directly processing payroll.
  • Two (2) years of payroll processing experience using an HRIS system, preferably Paycom.
  • Two (2) years of experience working in accounting software, preferably Sage Intacct.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two (2) years’ Not-for-profit accounting experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, Word, and Power Point.
  • Knowledge of Accounting practices.
  • Mathematical aptitude and organizational skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
  • Ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines.
  • Able to perform detailed work with speed and accuracy.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of integrity and the ability to deal with ethical situations effectively.
Work Conditions:
  • Environment: Hybrid
  • Range of Schedule:  Mon – Fri, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Travel: None


 

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Apply: Payroll Staff Accountant
* Required fields
First name*
Last name*
Email address*
Location *
Phone number*
Resume*

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or paste resume

Paste your resume here or attach resume file

Who referred you to this position? Enter their first and last name here.
What’s your citizenship / employment eligibility?*
What’s your highest level of education completed?*
Desired salary*
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?*
If “Yes”, you have been convicted of a felony, please explain the circumstances around the conviction:*
Are you currently employed?*
If yes, why are you considering leaving your current employer?*
Are you a current DePelchin employee?*
Are you a current CPS employee with DFPS?*
Do you have a valid Texas Driver License?*
Have you ever worked for this agency? If yes, when and under what name?*
Do you have any family members or are you receiving services from or providing services to this Agency? If yes, please explain.*
Do you have relatives employed with this agency? If yes, please provide the name(s) of the relative(s)?*
Have you lived outside the state of Texas within the previous five (5) years?*
I certify by MY SIGNATURE BELOW, that I have fully and accurately answered all questions and have given all information requested in this application for employment, and I understand that any wrong or incomplete information on this application may disqualify me for further consideration for employment or, if discovered after I am hired, may be grounds for my immediate dismissal. I understand that all such information is subject to verification by the DePelchin Children’s Center, and hereby give my consent to DePelchin Children’s Center to investigate my background and qualifications using any means, sources, and outside investigators at its disposal. I agree to undergo any type of drug and/or alcohol testing that DePelchin Children’s Center may require at any time. Finally, I understand that submission of this application does not necessarily mean that I will be hired, and that if I am hired, my employment will be “at will”, and either I or DePelchin Children’s Center may terminate my employment at any time, with or without notice or reason."*
Date Signed*
The following questions are entirely optional.
To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more.
Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Human Check*