What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll & Accounting Assistant position at Strategic Employment Partners (SEP)?
A rapidly growing in-home services company is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Assistant to support payroll and accounting operations for a workforce of 200 employees and contractors.
Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of biweekly payroll while assisting with accounts receivable and general corporate accounting functions. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of the accounting department and help support the company's continued growth. The position will also play a key role in evaluating and implementing a new payroll platform as the organization scales.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process biweekly payroll for 200 employees and contractors while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion
- Maintain payroll records, PTO tracking, reporting, and respond to employee payroll inquiries
- Partner with managers to collect, validate, and process payroll-related information
- Support accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment application, and collections follow-up
- Assist with general accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, and other corporate accounting responsibilities
- Support payroll audits, compliance initiatives, and the evaluation and implementation of a new payroll system
- Help build scalable payroll and accounting processes to support the company's continued growth
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience processing payroll for a multi-employee organization
- Exposure to accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or general accounting functions
- Proficiency with ADP, Paychex, Gusto, UKG, Paylocity, or similar payroll platforms
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with payroll system implementations or migrations is a plus
WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY
- Report directly to the Controller and gain exposure across multiple areas of accounting
- Opportunity to help select and implement a new payroll platform
- Highly visible role with significant ownership and growth potential
- Join a growing organization expanding in size, location, and revenue
- Stable, team-oriented culture with strong executive support