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Payroll & Accounting Specialist
Location: West Odessa, TX (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $60,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience
About the Opportunity
A well-established and growing industrial services company is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join its corporate accounting team in West Odessa, Texas. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll while supporting a variety of accounting functions that are critical to the organization's success.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing payroll responsibilities with hands-on accounting work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
- Process weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
- Review employee time records and verify payroll accuracy.
- Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and retirement contributions.
- Process payroll taxes, deposits, and quarterly payroll tax filings.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Respond to employee payroll questions with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Maintain payroll and HR records, including electronic filing and documentation.
- Prepare payroll reports and assist with payroll funding.
Accounting
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Perform bank reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end close activities.
- Review job costing and support financial reporting.
- Assist with audit preparation and other accounting projects.
- Partner with the Controller on process improvements and departmental initiatives.
Qualifications
- Must reside in Odessa, TX
- Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience.
- Previous accounting experience required.
- Strong understanding of payroll regulations, payroll tax reporting, and general accounting principles.
- Experience with Vista Payroll is highly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Positive attitude with a team-first mindset.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000