Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Overview

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Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll and Accounting Specialist, where your expertise will drive accurate payroll processing and robust financial management. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with payroll laws, manage complex accounting functions, and support our organization’s financial health. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help us maintain seamless operations and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and accuracy.

Duties

• Process payroll accurately and efficiently using payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, or UltiPro, ensuring timely payments and compliance with tax laws.
• Manage employee data entry, benefits administration, and time & attendance systems like Kronos or Time & Attendance software to support payroll accuracy.
• Reconcile accounts through general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliation, and double-entry bookkeeping to maintain precise financial records.
• Prepare and review payroll tax filings, employment law compliance documentation, and labor law adherence to ensure legal compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or governmental accounting tools for financial reporting and analysis.
• Support non-profit or governmental accounting processes by managing grants, budgets, and financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.
• Handle confidential information with integrity while performing data entry tasks related to payroll management and financial transactions.

Skills

• Extensive experience with payroll systems including Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos, UltiPro, Ceridian, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of corporate accounting principles, labor law compliance, and payroll tax regulations.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications (Excel) for data analysis, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) and time & attendance systems to streamline payroll processing.
• Solid understanding of technical accounting concepts such as debits & credits, journal entries, general ledger reconciliation, and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially while maintaining accuracy in data entry and payroll management tasks.
• Excellent analysis skills to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently within complex financial data.

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills empower our organization’s financial integrity! We value proactive professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to continuous improvement in payroll and accounting practices.

Pay: $24.51 - $33.73 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987

Salary : $25 - $34