Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting/Payroll Specialist to join our finance team. This role is essential in managing comprehensive payroll processes, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, and supporting various accounting functions across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of payroll management, accounting software, and financial concepts, contributing to the smooth operation of our financial and human resources systems. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment committed to accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and efficiently using payroll management systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, or UltiPro.
• Maintain and update employee records related to compensation, benefits administration, and tax information.
• Reconcile payroll data with accounting records through general ledger reconciliation and account analysis.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable transactions utilizing accounting software like QuickBooks or PeopleSoft.
• Prepare journal entries for payroll expenses, benefits costs, and other financial transactions in accordance with double entry bookkeeping principles.
• Assist with month-end closing activities including account reconciliation, data entry, and financial reporting.
• Support compliance with tax regulations by preparing tax filings and maintaining relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with human resources to ensure accurate benefits administration and employee data management.
• Perform detailed analysis of payroll reports to identify discrepancies or errors for prompt resolution.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and financial information while ensuring data accuracy.

Skills

• Proficiency with payroll management systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, or Kronos.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software including QuickBooks, Ceridian, UltiPro, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of corporate accounting principles, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, debits & credits.
• Experience with non-profit accounting and governmental accounting is a plus.
• Familiarity with tax regulations related to payroll and benefits administration.
• Excellent analysis skills for financial data interpretation and problem-solving.
• Competence in data entry accuracy using 10 key typing skills.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems for employee data management.
• Ability to perform account reconciliation and process accounts payable/receivable efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in bookkeeping tasks such as double entry bookkeeping and technical accounting procedures. This role is integral to maintaining the financial health of our organization through precise payroll processing, comprehensive accounting practices, and effective collaboration across departments. We welcome applicants who are committed to accuracy and continuous improvement in financial operations