Accounting/Payroll Specialist

Accounting/Payroll Specialist

Fluency in AP/AR along with processing payroll for weekly and bi-weekly employees.

Reports to:

The Controller

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Track outgoing payments

· Verify expense reports

· Track and pay sales and use tax

· Pay vendors and service providers

· Reconcile statements and payment records

· Ensure payment credits are applied correctly

· Correspond with vendors regarding billing and payments

· Analyze accounts

· Prepare reports

· Streamline the payment process

· Assist with audits

· Review vendor and service provider agreements

· Negotiate with vendors and service providers to secure discounts

· Processing, verifying, and posting receipts for goods sold or services rendered

· Researching and resolving account discrepancies

· Processing and recording transactions

· Maintaining records regarding payments and account statuses

· Working with the collections department to review accounts, client payments, credit history, and develop new or better repayment terms

· Sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts

· Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

· Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.

· Works with HR Director on any information relative to payroll needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits:

· Medical, dental, vision, and group life insurance (Available after 30 days to the start of the month)

· 401(k) (After 90 days to the start of the month)

· Paid Vacation

o 5 days after 6 months

o 10 days at 1 year

o 15 days at 2 years

· Paid maternity/paternity leave after 1 year

· Generous employee discounts on products

Days/Hours:

Monday thru Friday- 8am to 4:30pm

Pay:

· Bi-weekly Pay

· $24 hourly rate

Education/Experience Requirements:

· High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

· Associates or Bachelors degree in accounting preferred

· Previous Accounting, AP/AR experience required (1-2 years required)

· Previous Payroll Experience preferred (1-2 years preferred)

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, OH 45504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person