Payroll Specialist

Description

Job Summary:

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for processing and managing the company’s payroll and assisting with other accounting tasks as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calculate wages for independent contractors and employees
• Reconcile monthly schedules in preparation for payroll calculations
• Enter payroll information in the  payroll system
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and management
• Assist with payroll journal entries
• Assist with the reconciliation of payroll schedules
• Assist with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, daily deposits, and other various tasks or projects as needed

Competencies:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex information
• Have a high level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and have good knowledge of relevant software
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with honesty and integrity
• Have outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
• Must possess excellent communication skills

Requirements

Qualifications:

• The Accounting Specialist should have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Candidates with prior payroll and/or accounting experience are preferred

Work Environment:

• Some local travel may be required

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• This job requires visual acuity needed to perform activities such as analyzing data, transcribing, viewing computer screens, and extensive reading.