Accounting & Payroll Coordinator

Position Type: Full-Time Professional, Exempt

Location: 1515 East 4^th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202.

Travel: None

Are you ready to lead and build a positive workplace culture in a dynamic, high-energy, environment? The beer business is evolving rapidly each year, and our goal is to stay ahead and be the best in the state. At O’Connor distributing we are seeking an Accounting & Payroll Coordinator who is passionate about working in a team setting, accountability, and operational excellence while fostering a culture rooted in our values.

About Us: At O’Connor Distributing, we:

• Build brands for our suppliers. 
• Operate with urgency for our customers.
• Create long-term sustainable equity for our owners and employees.

Founded in 1993, we’ve grown from one distributorship with annual sales of 256,000 cases to three divisions- Three Rivers, Three Lakes, and White River Beverage- with annual sales exceeding 2.7 million cases. We proudly serve over 1,400 retailers across 35 counties.

Our Core Values- Excellence, Humility, Integrity, Accountability, and Customer-Focused Teamwork- guide everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

 We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting & Payroll Coordinator to join our finance team. This position is responsible for processing payroll, supporting the daily accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, maintains confidentiality, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include: 

Payroll Administration

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records, tax withholdings, deductions, and direct deposit information.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Process garnishments, child support orders, and other payroll deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and auditors.
• Coordinate with Human Resources regarding new hires, terminations, and employee changes.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing, including W-2 preparation.

Accounting Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and vendor payments.
• Assist with accounts receivable and customer payment posting.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities. 
• Support annual financial audits and tax preparation.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare various accounting and payroll reports.
• Support process improvements and internal controls.
• Cross-train with other accounting team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of accounting and payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting and payroll software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Sage.
• Experience in wholesale distribution.
• Knowledge of sales tax and payroll tax reporting.
• Experience with ADP payroll processing.

Skills

• Payroll processing
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• General ledger accounting
• Bank reconciliations
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, lookups (XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP), PivotTables, and data analysis
• Problem solving
• Organizational skills
• Confidentiality
• Team collaboration

Why Join Our Team?

We value integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. As an Accounting & Payroll Coordinator, you'll play an essential role in maintaining the financial health of our organization while supporting employees through accurate and timely payroll processing. You'll work with a collaborative team in an environment that encourages growth and professional development.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401K profit sharing, vacation, and performance bonuses.)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A chance to lead and shape the culture of a thriving beer distribution organization.

How to Apply

Careers - O'Connor Distributing

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience to and vision for the Accounting & Payroll Coordinator role to Don Barranco at dbarranco@oconnordistributing.com and CC HR@oconnordistributing.com

General Statement

All successful applicants must share a commitment to O’Connor Distributing goals and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results oriented environment. In exchange we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at O’Connor Distributing are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means giving full consideration to how all our people who have many diverse racial, cultural, and social backgrounds can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at O’Connor Distributing we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths, and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. O’Connor Distributing is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employee.

For more information, visit: www.oconnordistributing.com