Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Payroll Specialist to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing the full cycle of accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices, and overseeing payroll functions. Your expertise will help maintain financial accuracy, compliance with regulatory standards, and efficient financial operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced organization committed to excellence in financial management and operational support.
Responsibilities
- Process and verify invoices using various financial software such as Workday, Paychex, QuickBooks, Sage, and other accounting systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Manage accounts payable workflows, including invoice entry, approval routing, and vendor payments while maintaining strict adherence to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls for financial integrity.
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions with general ledger entries, perform account reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Oversee payroll processing activities using systems like ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, Ceridian, or equivalent HRIS platforms; ensure timely and accurate payroll runs.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion while maintaining compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory standards.
- Assist with accounts receivable management, invoice processing, and collections as needed to support overall financial health.
- Support payroll tax filings, benefits administration coordination, and related reporting requirements.
- Utilize Excel data analysis skills including formulas like VLOOKUP functions for detailed financial analysis and reporting purposes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as accounts payable automation processes to enhance efficiency.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with a strong background in accounts payable and payroll management.
- Familiarity with accounting software such as Workday, Paychex, QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms; experience with financial systems like UltiPro or Ceridian is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of SOX compliance standards and internal controls related to financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles and corporate accounting practices including journal entries, double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger reconciliation, and month-end closing procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel for data analysis; advanced Excel skills including formulas like VLOOKUP are preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly while maintaining high levels of accuracy in data entry and account reconciliation tasks.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working within public accounting or governmental accounting frameworks is a plus.
- Strong analysis skills combined with effective communication abilities to collaborate across departments such as human resources and finance teams.
Join us as an Accounts Payable Payroll Specialist where your expertise will directly impact our operational success! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their careers while ensuring our financial processes run smoothly and compliantly every day.
Pay: $26.79 - $32.26 per hour
Work Location: Remote
