Payroll Support Specialist

About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance. To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: For frequently asked questions, please click here: Req Number FIN-25-00003 Location CAS - Central Administrative Services (Trenton) Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Number of Openings 1 Category Finance / Accounting DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: This position assists employees and managers with payroll information and reports. Keys, reviews, corrects, and updates entries to automated payroll and time and labor systems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Support the payroll administrator with bi-weekly payroll processing Verify time and labor, PTO and ensure data entry for employee records Maintain time and attendance system, recording employee changes and calculating accruals Help maintain payroll files and documentation for compliance Assist with benefit deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments Coordinate with HR and Accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies Record payroll and benefit related journal entries and accruals Prepare monthly bank reconciliations Provides support across the accounting department OTHER DUTIES: As assigned by Budget and Fiscal Operations Officer, Controller, or Associate Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs. Provide support across the accounting department Cross-departmental responsibilities as needed Assist with annual audit Assist with any payroll issues for grant and DOL audits CORE COMPETENCIES: Attention to detail Organizational skills Proficiency in relevant systems Customer service Confidentiality SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: No CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT Respecting the privacy of employee and company records is paramount. The successful candidate must uphold strict confidentiality and demonstrate a profound respect for maintaining the privacy and security of sensitive employee and company information. Position RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED, 1-2 Years bookkeeping, payroll, or general accounting experience. High attention to detail and accuracy. Familiarity with payroll processing or accounting software is a plus. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED: None Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Weekly Work Hours 35 Proposed Salary $45,000 annually Schedule Mon-Fri 8:30AM to 4:00PM This position is currently accepting applications.

Created: 2026-03-04