Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist / Accounting Specialist to manage payroll processing while supporting core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate payroll, maintaining financial records, and supporting month-end close activities.

Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Process payroll changes including new hires, terminations, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Assist with payroll reporting, tax filings, and year-end processing.

Accounts Payable

• Review and process vendor invoices.
• Perform two-way and three-way matching.
• Prepare and process check runs, ACH, and electronic payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor files and payment records.

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and distribute customer invoices.
• Apply customer payments and maintain accurate AR records.
• Monitor aging reports and assist with collections efforts.
• Research and resolve customer billing issues.

Bank Reconciliations & Accounting

• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Support audits and financial reporting activities.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Experience processing payroll for 100+ employees preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations.
• Experience with AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and basic formulas.
• Experience with ERP or payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday, Dynamics, or QuickBooks.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Background

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close.

Compensation

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