Payroll and Accounting Specialist
Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable accounting professional to join our Finance & Accounting team. This position is responsible for processing biweekly payroll for approximately 250 team members across multiple legal entities while supporting general accounting and financial activities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, analytical skills, and the ability to independently manage responsibilities with accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity. While payroll will initially be a primary focus, this role offers opportunities to expand into additional accounting functions as business needs evolve.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing and Accounting
- Manage accurate and timely biweekly payroll processing for approximately 250 team members across multiple entities.
- Review payroll information, including compensation, hours, deductions, taxes, benefits, and adjustments.
- Reconcile payroll expenses and liabilities to the general ledger.
- Support payroll reporting, compliance, year-end activities, and process improvements.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and financial information.
General Accounting and Financial Administration
- Support sales tax reporting, reconciliations, and filing requirements.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and other general ledger activities.
- Assist with accounting for employee benefits, payroll withholdings, notes payable, and intercompany transactions.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Review financial information, investigate discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Provide backup support for other accounting functions and assume additional responsibilities as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.