What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and Accounting Specialist position at Vimly Benefit Solutions?
The A/R, A/P, Payroll Specialist is a multi-function position responsible for invoicing clients (A/R), processing vendor payments (A/P) and managing payroll processing. A/R and A/P will focus on managing flow by processing vendor invoices, issuing client invoices, reconciling accounts and managing collections. As a Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for the full-cycle administration of payroll, compensation changes, employee benefits, and workforce reporting for a distributed workforce within the US and Canada.
Job Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable:
- Generate customer invoices
- Review and post incoming payments
- Reconcile client accounts, resolve payment discrepancies
- Follow up on overdue accounts
Accounts Payable:
- Verify and process vendor invoices
- Manage expense reports
- Handle check runs or electronic
- Collect W9’s and maintain accurate vendor records
- Manage accounts payable email inbox
- Annual 1099 filings
Payroll Administration:
- Calculate, prepare, and process payroll (including Salary, hourly, bonuses, and overtime) for employees
- Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly U.S. and CAD employees accurately and on schedule
- Maintain payroll records including wages, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and reimbursements.
- Review and validate timesheets, PTO balances, and payroll changes.
- Maintain and update employee records, including PTO balances, leaves, and banking information
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, government regulations, and company policies
- Manage withholdings for income tax, insurance and 401K plan
- Prepare reports for management, and assist with internal/external tax audits
- Resolve employee queries regarding pay and benefits
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources or a related field.
- 2 years of related Accounts Receivable or Payables experience
- 2-4 years of progressive experience in U.S. multi-state payroll and benefits administration.
- Experience managing payroll across multiple locations is required
- Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state payroll regulations
- Experience supporting international employees through an EOR is preferred
- Experience with UKG, Bamboo HRIS/payroll system, NetSuite, bill.com is preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines in a remote work environment.
- High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service
What Will Help You Excel
- Alignment with Vimly’s core values, fundamentals and strategic goals.
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and an aptitude for information technology
- Ability to work independently with minimal daily direction from manager
- Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
- Adaptable, flexible, and able to work well under ambiguity