What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Milestones Group?
Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Company: Milestones Group
Location: Manchester, Iowa
Reports to: Lacey Carroll & Tammy Feldmann Kelchen
Primary Function
Perform payroll & bookkeeping activities and day-to-day tasks as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly payroll tasks for clients
· Prepare financial statements and provide bookkeeping services for clients
· Develop client relationships
· Assist with workflow on office projects with staff.
· Work individually or as a team on tax/accounting projects
· Remain up-to-date on payroll and tax practices and changes in applicable laws
· Any other tasks as needed - to be determined
Educational and/or Other Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
· Prior relevant work experience is preferred – background in accounting, payroll, tax and computer software programs is a plus, but will consider candidates with less experience who display the necessary attributes for job success.
· Experience with general ledger and QuickBooks experience is preferred
· Excellent computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite knowledge
· Attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills
· Eagerness to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and take initiative on a variety of tasks and projects
· Willing to be challenged and provide accurate work in a timely manner
Organizational Relationships
- Contact with management, co-workers, vendors and clients –requiring reasonable tact, discretion, consistency, self-expression and professionalism
- Must have the ability to handle confidential information regarding clients, the company, vendors and be able to maintain that confidentiality in a professional manner
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.51 - $28.31 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28