Payroll Specialist
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Two years of combined payroll and accounting experience, including two years directly processing payroll, are required.
- Two years of payroll processing experience using an HRIS system are required; Paycom is preferred.
- Two years of experience working in accounting software are required; Sage Intacct is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
- Knowledge of accounting practices is required.
- Mathematical aptitude and organizational skills are required.
- Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents is required.
- Ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines is required.
- Ability to perform detailed work with speed and accuracy is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, is required.
- Integrity and the ability to handle ethical situations effectively are required.
- Audit employee timesheets for accuracy and compliance, communicate with employees and managers to resolve issues, and process timely corrections.
- Address payroll discrepancies and respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll inquiries.
- Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
- Prepare and record bi-weekly and semi-monthly journal entries related to payroll.
- Partner with the HR team to maintain accurate employee data and align payroll and HR records.
- Generate payroll reports and conduct regular audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and reports from Paycom to support month-end closing activities.
- Assist with year-end processes, including audits, single audits, and fund audits.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Two years of not-for-profit accounting experience is preferred.
About the company
DePelchin Family Services provides backend administrative support to child welfare organizations as a trusted partner. Through shared services—from finance and human resources to IT and compliance—it centralizes operations to raise capacity, improve efficiency, ensure accountability, and support long-term sustainability so that children and families receive high-quality care. Their approach distinguishes them by offering a stable, scalable back-office solution focused on governance and efficiency rather than frontline services, helping agencies run better and stay funded. The goal is to help client agencies deliver consistently strong care by strengthening operations and sustainability.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
1892
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- In 2026, Texans Together enters Stage I, expanding case management across Harris County.
- Valour Foundation's $3 million grant expands counseling access through 2028.
- CenterPoint Energy funding and school supplies reached 1,450 children in 2025.
What critics are saying
- The April 2024 Elkins closure cut 57 jobs, signaling pressure on residential margins.
- DFPS contract execution through April 2030 ties growth to state procurement performance.
- Loss of Region 6 award in 2030 would sever the agency's core foster-care engine.
What makes DePelchin Children’s Center unique
- DePelchin won DFPS Region 6 Community-Based Care, making Texans Together a five-year lead agency.
- Its 2025 Junior League volunteer building quadruples donation, training, and volunteer capacity on Memorial Drive.
- The Center combines foster care, counseling, residential treatment, and kinship support under one Houston campus.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options