Merrow is looking to hire a motivated Payroll/AR Specialist to support the divisions of Merrow. As a Payroll/AR Specialist, you will be responsible for accounts receivable and full cycle processing of weekly payroll of 100 employees. We are interested in a trustworthy candidate who can maintain a high level of confidentiality and enjoy working with all levels of employees in a positive and professional manner.

Merrow, est. 1838, is owned and operated by Owen and Charlie Merrow, 8thgeneration members of the Merrow family, with diversified manufacturing interests and headquarters on the six-acre Merrow campus in downtown Fall River, MA. Merrow’s major divisions are Manufacturing, Brands, Medical and Wholesale parts, and equipment. In 2017 and 2018 Merrow was awarded manufacturer of the year in the State of MA, the 2018 MassInc Gateway City Innovation Award, the 2017 Constellation Supernova award for technology innovation, the 2019 Cornerstone Entrepreneur Award from Bristol Community College and is one of the fastest growing companies in Massachusetts. Most recently Merrow has been recognized by Forbes, the WSJ, the State of MA and RI for leadership and investment in the medical supply chain. Learn more at www.merrowmfg.com.

The position is located at our headquarters in Fall River, MA.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Receivable Duties:

• Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
• Process customer payments from daily bank downloads and checks received
• Create invoices according to company practices for several different Divisions within the company; submit invoices to customers via email or upload to customer portal including payment vouchers when required
• Draft correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identify delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contact delinquent accountholders to request payment
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts
• Assist with annual audits
• Other duties as assigned

Payroll Associate Duties:

• Prepare and process payroll from start to finish on a weekly basis
• Review and verify data and input into the payroll system
• Follow all processing procedures, adhere to policies, and maintain confidentiality
• Perform basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each pay cycle
• Setup and monitor garnishments, tax levies and child support orders
• Update employee records and process routine changes
• Respond to pay related inquiries from staff. Research and resolve errors or omissions
• Maintain employee PTO balances
• Maintain state information including updates, additions and closures
• Verification of Quarterly filings and Year End W-2 reporting
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years of bookkeeping/payroll experience
• Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software
• Experience using HRIS

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to protect confidential information
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Curious and willing to learn, adaptable in a changing environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Interact regularly and follow up with internal and external parties based on direction of management, presents information for decision making to manager, and requires ability to independently manage their own daily tasks and projects as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will not supervise employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand; use hands or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location