Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Kyo is a leading provider of therapy for individuals with autism. Our core service is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, a clinically proven form of therapy for autism.  We serve thousands of families across ten states and are growing rapidly to meet the need for services.  Each day, our team seeks to make every moment count for our clients and for each other. 

Kyo’s innovative and effective Administrative team works together to ensure the best possible experience for Kyo’s current and future clients and teammates. 

We are seeking a full-time Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join the Finance team. 

Pay Rate: $67,000-72,000 DOE

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

• Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll accurately and efficiently, collaborating cross-departmentally as needed.
• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salary changes, benefit updates, garnishments, taxes, and other earnings/deductions.
• Ensure accurate processing of payroll updates for new hires, terminations, and other earnings/deductions.
• Register for new state tax payroll numbers  and ensure compliance with all state-specific payroll tax requirements.
• Set up state unemployment insurance (SUI) accounts and other state-specific payroll-related accounts.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Maintain accounting records such as bank reconciliations, general ledger accounts, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepare and maintain precise records and complete monthly journal entries and reclasses into general ledger software (Sage Intacct).
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to resolve discrepancies, answer inquiries, and confirm payment details.
• Assist with audits by providing necessary records and documentation to auditors.
• Perform other tasks, duties, or special projects as assigned.
• Comply with all Kyo company policies and procedures.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven successful experience in processing bi-weekly payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees.
• Multi-state payroll experience required.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and best practices.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and expense management software systems. Paylocity and Ramp experience are a plus.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including strong Excel skills and an aptitude for technology.  Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus.
• Must be proficient with MacBook or equivalent, Google suite applications, Dropbox, MS Office Suite i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Comfortable working as part of a cross-functional team in an agile environment with quick iterations.
• Superb attention to detail and organization skills.
•  Ability to react to day-to-day operational requirements in a professional and timely manner, prioritizing and multitasking to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred experience working in the healthcare sector.
• Must have the ability to professionally handle confidential information.
• Experience maintaining a high volume workload in a fast pace environment 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak, hear, and smell. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• The individual must be able to effectively work in a normal production environment where temperatures and noise levels may vary. 
• Generally, the incumbent must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time.  
• Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as employee handbooks, training materials and procedure manuals.

WHY KYO?: 

• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and competitive wages
• Vacation/Holiday pay
• 401k program
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits
• Cell phone stipends
• Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive, team-based environment 
• A strong organizational culture of professional support and development

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the start date will be as soon as possible.

To learn more about Kyo and the amazing work we do, visit our website: www.kyocare.com