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This full-time, temporary staff position reports to the Human Resource Director.  This position is responsible for maintaining a proactive and efficient approach to all aspects of Human Resources Payroll, including but not limited to the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Human Resources and Payroll:
Process payroll semi-monthly
Monitor and Audit Web Timesheet Records
Monitor and follow up on training requirements
Payroll journal entry
Payroll/HR Filing
Process new hires & rehires
Assist with benefits enrollment and issues
Assist with retirement plan changes

Account Reconciliation:
Prepare monthly payroll-related account reconciliations

Miscellaneous:
Monthly GL distribution
Maintain journal entries log for Controller and file JEs
Assists with the closing activities by the closing date assigned  
Provide support to the Human Resource Director
Provide documentation and support to the auditors as directed by the Human Resource Director

Qualifications: 

Associate Degree (Accounting or Finance preferred)
Proficient  in Excel and Word 
Excellent  organization and prioritizing Skills
General understanding of Payroll and Accounting functions
Capable of analytical thinking and problem-solving
Minimum 1-year experience in Payroll and Accounting

Performance Factors:
Attendance and Dependability:  The employee can be depended on to report to work at the schedule time and is seldom absent from work.  Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact:  The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the School.
Relationships with Others:  The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School.  The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

How to Apply
Please visit https://www.ransomeverglades.org/about/careers to complete an application and submit it with a resume, cover letter, a list of five professional references and any other relevant materials to careers@ransomeverglades.org.

School Mission
The mission of Ransom Everglades School is to provide an educational environment in which the pursuit of honor, academic excellence, and intellectual growth is complemented by concern for the physical, cultural, and character development of each student. The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student’s sense of identity, community, personal integrity, and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and contribute to society.

A Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive Community
Ransom Everglades School is an inclusive community that welcomes and benefits from diverse experiences and perspectives. Our students and faculty embrace multiculturalism and appreciate the unique potential of each individual. During their time at RE, everyone benefits from the contributions of each member, while honing skills and sensitivities that prepare them to excel and lead in a global community. The commitment to diversity at Ransom Everglades informs our hiring process, curriculum development, community outreach, co-curricular activities, and admission process. We implement programs, offer workshops and craft learning opportunities that reflect our core beliefs. Living by this philosophy ensures that our students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be productive global citizens. RE is committed to looking for candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences in our effort to build a diverse faculty in which all social groups are represented.

Supporting Excellence
Ransom Everglades faculty members are expected to pursue a continuous program of professional development and engagement, and are supported in doing so by the flexibility and financial generosity of the school and its benefactors, and our membership in the FolioCollaborative. The school regularly distributes books for the faculty to read together, and brings national guest speakers to campus to work with the faculty. Every faculty member and student is issued a stylus-enabled laptop computer. Microsoft 365, including Teams and OneNote, G Suite Enterprise Edition for Education, and the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as subscriptions to a number of other platforms, are provided for all faculty and students. Classrooms are equipped with ViewSonic interactive displays.

A competitive compensation is based on the experience and qualifications of the person selected. Ransom Everglades offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, health and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, and other benefits. Florida has no state or local income taxes.

Ransom Everglades School (RE) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, RE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which RE has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. RE expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of RE employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

About Ransom Everglades School

Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is an independent coeducational day school located in the historic bayside neighborhood of Coconut Grove within the City of Miami. Guided by the words of founder Paul C. Ransom, Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are put into this world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it.” Total enrollment is 1,136 students in grades 6-12.

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