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Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

CFS
Waterbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/27/2026
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Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

Waterbury, CT | Onsite

$25-$30/hour | Approximately 35 Hours per Week

Why This Payroll & Accounts Payable Opportunity?

We're partnering with a well-established private country club seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to join its close-knit accounting team. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to payroll, human resources, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and month-end close.

For the right candidate, there is long-term growth potential, including the opportunity to step into a Controller position as part of future succession planning. If you're looking for a stable organization where you can make an impact while expanding your accounting responsibilities, this is an excellent opportunity.

Payroll & Accounts Payable Responsibilities

  • Process payroll through Paychex, including timesheet review, PTO tracking, and employee records maintenance
  • Support HR functions including onboarding, benefits administration, employee files, and personnel documentation
  • Process accounts payable invoices, vendor payments, ACHs, and virtual credit card transactions
  • Perform vendor and bank reconciliations
  • Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliations
  • Support month-end close, financial statement preparation, annual budgeting, and COGS calculations
  • Assist with general office administration and provide exceptional internal customer service

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of payroll processing experience
  • Accounts payable experience
  • Experience using Paychex is highly preferred
  • Human resources administrative experience
  • Experience with bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
  • Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables
  • Ability to manage confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion
  • Hospitality, restaurant, country club, or food & beverage industry experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • $25-$30/hour
  • Approximately 35-hour work week
  • Stable, collaborative accounting team
  • Opportunity to broaden your accounting and HR experience
  • Long-term growth potential, including the possibility of advancing into a Controller role

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Salary : $50,000 - $55,000

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