Payroll/ Bookkeeping Specialist-With A Growing Firm!

About the Opportunity:

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented professional looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a Payroll/Bookkeeping Specialist to join a thriving public accounting firm in Sioux Falls, SD! With this firm, you will manage the full payroll cycle for multiple clients while also handling essential bookkeeping duties. Your expertise will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting, and you will be a trusted resource for client payroll needs, providing exceptional support and building strong relationships. All without the crazy tax season hours!

What You’ll Do:

• End-to-End Payroll Management: Oversee the entire payroll process for multiple clients, including data review, entry, validation, and final reporting, ensuring seamless and accurate payroll cycles.
• Quarterly and Year-End Reporting: Prepare and file all necessary payroll reports, including W-2s and 1099s, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with firm standards.
• Bookkeeping Duties: Handle light bookkeeping tasks such as entering bank and credit card transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing accounts payable to support overall financial accuracy.
• Client Support: Provide responsive support to clients, addressing payroll inquiries, assisting during audits, and managing employee benefit census data to ensure a high level of satisfaction.
• New Client Onboarding: Assist the manager with onboarding new clients, including gathering the information and documents needed to start payroll and bookkeeping services.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including multi-state requirements, to guarantee compliance across all client accounts.
• Software Proficiency: Utilize and maintain expertise in ADP Run payroll software, quickly learning new systems as needed.
• Collaborative Team Player: Work across departments to provide backup assistance to administrative staff and contribute to a positive team environment.

What You Bring:

• Prior 2-3 years experience in an accounting or tax office preferred (bonus points if you’ve been through a tax season or two!)
• Minimum Associates degree in Accounting or related field
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency in following established processes.
• Solid understanding of double-entry accounting, account reconciliations, and basic
• financial statements.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills—you know how to juggle priorities and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop) and payroll software; ADP Run experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with tax or document management systems is a plus.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• A dependable, positive, and team-oriented attitude.

Your Work Environment:

• Full-time, in-office position in Sioux Falls, SD.
• January: ~50-55 hours/week
• Tax Season (Feb–Apr): ~40-43 hours per week
• Off-Season (May–Dec): ~36 hours/week (Off at Noon on Fridays!)
• A collaborative, supportive culture where quality and teamwork matter.
• Flexible hours and healthy work-life balance once tax season wraps up.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid time off holiday pay
• Strong Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Strong leadership and close niche fun team

Ready to Join a Team That Values You?

If you take pride in your precision, enjoy helping things run efficiently, and want to be part of a professional yet down-to-earth team, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today to a team that truly appreciates their people. For more information, call Chelsea at 605-728-3686.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $65,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person