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Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)
Burning Acre Co. | Columbia, TN$22.00–$25.00 per hour | 20–32 Hours Weekly | Monday–Friday | Onsite
Join a Team That Values Accuracy, Accountability, and Growth
At Burning Acre Co., we believe great businesses are built by great people. We’re a growing Tennessee-based company looking for an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist who enjoys bringing order to financial operations, solving problems, and helping a team succeed.
This role is more than entering numbers into a system. You’ll play a critical part in ensuring our employees are paid accurately, our financial records are maintained with integrity, and our leadership team has the information needed to make sound business decisions.
We are looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, communicates well, and takes ownership of their work. If you’re the type of person who notices when something doesn’t balance and won’t quit until you find the answer, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Payroll Administration
- Process payroll accurately and on time for employees across multiple states
- Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, commissions, reimbursements, and benefits
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Maintain payroll records and assist with payroll reporting requirements
Bookkeeping & Accounting
- Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks and other accounting software
- Properly categorize and document all financial transactions
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end adjustments
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain the general ledger
- Manage accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, and payment tracking
- Support accounts payable functions as needed
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Assist with budgeting and financial planning processes
- Prepare financial reports including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports
- Conduct account analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records
- Support leadership with reporting and financial insights
Team Collaboration
- Work alongside our existing accounting and QuickBooks support team
- Communicate professionally with managers, vendors, and team members
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
- Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and financial information
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping experience
- Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience
- Experience processing payroll for multiple states
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping fundamentals, debits and credits, and account reconciliation
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and execute work in a timely manner
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Preferred
- Experience with Xero, Sage, Quicken, or other accounting software platforms
- Knowledge of GAAP principles
- Experience with budgeting and financial reporting
- Experience supporting growing small businesses
Benefits & Perks
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discount
- Expense Reimbursement Opportunities
- Flexible scheduling within business needs
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Growth opportunities within a growing company
- Additional company benefits and perks
The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here
You show up when you say you will. You communicate proactively. You take pride in your work and understand that accuracy matters because real people depend on it. You don’t wait for someone to tell you what needs to be done—you see it, own it, and make it happen.
At Burning Acre, we value accountability, teamwork, transparency, and continuous improvement. We work hard, support one another, and celebrate wins together.
If you’re looking for a position where your contributions matter and your work directly impacts the success of a growing company, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief summary of your bookkeeping and payroll experience.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25