Payroll Accountant

Are you a payroll or accounting professional who loves helping small business owners but you’re tired of late nights, constant fire drills, and feeling like every deadline is an emergency?

At Hurst and Hurst CPAs of Douglas, GA, we do things differently.

We serve growth-minded small business owners with outsourced accounting, payroll, and advisory services, and we’ve built a process-driven, tech-forward firm where our team can do excellent work without sacrificing their personal lives.

We are expanding our team and looking for a Small Business Payroll Accountant who is accurate, organized, client-focused, and ready to grow with us.

●       Love helping small business owners succeed.

●       Want to work in a firm that values balance, systems, and sanity.

●       Enjoy client communication as much as accurate numbers.

●       Are detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven.

●       Are tech-savvy and willing to learn new systems.

●       Bring a friendly, upbeat, and confident personality to your work.

●       Want to be part of a laid-back team that thinks outside the box.

●       Like the idea of doing meaningful work and still making it home for dinner.

Yes, you can wear jeans. No, you cannot wear a tie.

As a Small Business Payroll Accountant, you will manage payroll processing for a portfolio of small business clients and serve as one of their primary points of contact. This role requires accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and strong communication skills.

You will help business owners feel confident that their payroll is handled correctly, on time, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

In this role, you will:

●       Process payroll for multiple small business clients accurately and on time.

●       Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

●       Prepare and file payroll tax returns.

●       Respond to client questions and provide ongoing payroll support.

●       Resolve payroll discrepancies, notices, and issues as they arise.

●       Maintain organized and accurate payroll records and documentation.

●       Assist with onboarding new payroll clients and setting up payroll systems.

●       Coordinate with internal team members to ensure smooth workflow and excellent client service.

●       Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and contribute to firm efficiency.

The right candidate will bring:

●       1–3 years of payroll or accounting experience preferred.

●       Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

●       Excellent organizational and time management skills.

●       Ability to manage multiple payroll clients and meet recurring deadlines.

●       Strong communication skills with both clients and team members.

●       Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new systems.

●       Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

●       A genuine passion for small businesses and the people who own them.

Hurst and Hurst CPAs rewards talent with an attractive compensation package and excellent career growth opportunities. Benefits include:

●       Flexible schedule

●       Annual incentive bonus

●       401(k) retirement plan with match

●       Paid time off (up to three weeks)

●       Holiday pay

●       Professional development assistance

●       Concierge physician on call

●       Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule

●       Half-day Fridays

We are tech-forward and process-driven, which means there are no endless late nights and no constant “accounting emergencies.” Our systems allow our team to provide excellent client service while still maintaining flexibility and balance.

Hurst and Hurst CPAs is a CPA firm based in Douglas, Georgia, serving growth-minded small business owners and entrepreneurs. We provide outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, tax planning, payroll processing, back-office support, reporting, and advisory services.

We are a small business that works exclusively with other small businesses. Our mission is to help business owners get better organized, make more money, save on taxes, and make confident decisions.

We value passion for our purpose, empathy for others, a team-first mentality, the courage to challenge the status quo, and the ownership to follow through.

We make numbers feel less daunting—and we have a darn good time doing it.

We understand your time is valuable, so we’ve made the application process quick and easy.

To apply, please submit your application through the OptimizeHire link and select the Small Business Payroll Accountant — Douglas, Georgia position from the Job Opening drop-down menu.

https://www.optimizehire.org/apply-job?i=MTg5OA==

Only online applications through OptimizeHire will be considered. Candidate testing and a background check will be conducted before employment. Our interview process is involved and thorough, so be prepared to meet our team and ask a lot of questions.

We look forward to meeting you!

Hurst and Hurst CPAs is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, please visit www.hurstandhurst.com.