Payroll Specialist Job at AppleOne Employment Services, Ontario, CA

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  • AppleOne Employment Services
  • Ontario, CA

Job Description

Payroll & Billing Specialist

Position Summary

The Payroll & Billing Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the financial health and operational effectiveness of our nonprofit organization. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for staff, as well as managing billing for grants, programs, and services. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, knowledge of nonprofit financial practices and compliance, and a genuine commitment to supporting mission-driven work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this role successfully, the individual must be able to carry out the following responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Payroll Administration

Process payroll for all employees in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Maintain accurate payroll records and resolve discrepancies promptly

Manage employee deductions, benefits contributions, and tax withholdings

Billing & Grant Invoicing

Prepare and submit invoices for grants, contracts, and program services in accordance with funding agreements

Ensure billing accuracy and timely submission to funders and partners

Reconcile billing data with accounting records and resolve discrepancies

Assist with grant reporting and provide documentation for audits

Compliance & Reporting

Stay current on payroll laws, nonprofit accounting standards, and grant compliance requirements

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and funders

Support audits and provide required documentation

Cross-Functional Support

Collaborate with Human Resources on employee onboarding and payroll setup

Work closely with Finance and Program teams to ensure accurate cost allocations and billing

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Core Competencies

Business Ethics: Demonstrates integrity, builds trust, keeps commitments, and upholds organizational values

Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats; keeps stakeholders informed

Customer Service: Responds promptly to requests, manages sensitive situations professionally, and meets commitments

Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures, supports organizational goals, and values diversity and inclusion

Planning & Organizing: Effectively prioritizes work, manages time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans

Initiative: Takes ownership of responsibilities, seeks growth opportunities, and proactively offers support

Qualifications

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of payroll and billing experience (nonprofit experience strongly preferred)

Familiarity with payroll systems and nonprofit accounting software (e.g., ADP, Sage Intacct)

Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications

Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Preferred Attributes

Knowledge of nonprofit grant billing and compliance requirements

Experience with restricted and unrestricted fund accounting

Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area,

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