Payroll/Accounting Specialist

Payroll/Accounting Specialist Work Location: Detroit, MI We are seeking a detail‑oriented Payroll & Accounting Specialist to support our in‑house CFO and external financial partners. This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll experience who can also assist with accounting, procurement, and financial operations. Payroll expertise is the top priority for this position. Responsibilities Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with tax and labor laws Reconcile payroll transactions and ensure proper financial classification Process manual check requests and assist with year‑end 1099 vendor processing Review vendor statements and reconcile discrepancies using Bills.com Upload documentation into the RDMA portal in a timely manner Maintain electronic budget records in partnership with the Fractional CFO Review monthly budget‑to‑actuals and communicate variances Provide timely data for sustainability models and dashboard updates Ensure timely and accurate submission of departmental credit card reports Assist departments with discrepancies Process bank deposits according to company policies Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 3+ years of payroll and/or accounting experience, with payroll strongly prioritized Strong understanding of GAAP Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.) Experience with payroll processing, payroll taxes, and employment contracts Proficiency with accounting and payroll systems; UKG Ready experience highly preferred Strong organizational, analytical, and time‑management skills Job Information Work Location Detroit, MI Rate / Salary - Sector Not Specified Category Not Specified Skills / Experience Not Specified Benefits Not Specified Our Reference JOB-1243