Payroll Specialist

This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. WRI is unable to sponsor this role for visa work authorization.

About the Program:

WRI's Operations department strives to make all global offices fully capable and low risk, enhancing their operational capabilities, establishing sustainable growth through a bond of mutual respect, collaboration and sharing knowledge across the sisterhood of WRI offices. This is done by targeting upon standards of performance, measuring the efficiency and effectiveness for the sisterhood of offices

Job Highlight:

World Resources Institute is seeking a Payroll Specialist in carrying out the listed responsibilities of the accounting department. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the WRI to be fully aware of its financial condition. In this role you will primarily be responsible for processing payroll, which includes all payroll calculations, leaves insurance premium etc. You should have a strong payroll experience, able to work comfortably with numbers and have an impeccable attention to detail. You will be supported by a team of 11 strong accountants. You will report to the Payroll Manager.

What will you do:

Payroll (50% time):

• Calculate and Enter payroll data in the ADP system for review
• Manage all state reporting requirements, including garnishments, payroll withholding tax reporting, and payments to appropriate agencies to all states WRI has presence
• Complete State registrations for new staff
• Calculate state insurance premium and process payments
• Manage all quarterly payroll tax reconciliations (including 941’s, FUTA, and SUTA), and annual W-2 filings
• Maintain accurate payroll records
• Support staff with payroll question and other issues

Timesheet Management (40% time):

• Process timesheets in Costpoint
• Review timesheets submissions and contact employees with missing timesheets
• Process leaves in CostPoint
• Set up new and terminated employees in Costpoint

Accounting Support (10% time):

• Reconcile some assigned balance sheet accounts
• Assist with ad hoc payroll projects as needed, as well as any ad hoc reporting, analysis, and reconciliation of people data as required
• Support payroll manager with audit questions
• Any additional responsibility set by Manager

What will you need:

• Education: You have a completed a bachelor degree in the finance or Accounting or related fields
• Experience: You have a minimum of 3 years full-time relevant work experience in payroll and timesheets management. you have experience with ADP and an ERP
• Languages: able to speak and write in English

Potential Salary:

Salary range is: 69,000 to 78,000 USD. WRI offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of May 19, 2023. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
• Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure.

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

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