What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist position at Cherry Bekaert?
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist for our non-profit client. This role will be responsible for full-cycle accounts payable processing, employee expense report management, and bi-weekly payroll administration for approximately 75 employees. The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple systems.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
Experience with the following systems is helpful but not required:
Qualifications
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Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Process vendor invoices, credit memos, and payments accurately and timely.
- Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring proper coding and compliance with company policies.
- Maintain vendor records and support vendor onboarding, compliance, and communication.
- Assist with AP accruals and provide support during month-end close.
- Prepare and support the issuance of annual 1099 forms.
- Provide documentation and support for internal and external audit requests.
- Process bi-weekly payroll for ~75 employees.
- Review timecards, deductions, and payroll changes to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, changes, and payroll-related updates.
- Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and support year-end reporting.
Experience with the following systems is helpful but not required:
- Sage Intacct
- Bill.com
- ADP
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, or a related finance role.
- Strong understanding of AP workflows, expense policies, and payroll processing.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with multiple software systems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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