Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist

About the position Responsibilities • Prepare and examine financial records, statements, and reports. • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and company policies. • Perform account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies. • Collaborate with internal teams to gather financial data and support decision-making processes. • Assist with the implementation of accounting systems and procedures. • Conduct financial audits to identify potential risks and recommend improvements. • Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices in corporate finance. • Organize and compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages in order to draft relevant reports. • Handle payroll record updates by keeping changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers. • Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. • Manage employee deductions and other liabilities. • Ensure proper payroll information maintenance by collecting, calculating, and entering data. • Answer questions and requests related to payroll information. • Help payroll manager with all internal and external audits. • Ensure employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and confidential information. • Perform review and verification of source documents. • Facilitate company compliance according to federal and state regulations and guidelines. • Retrieve and assess information in order to resolve payroll discrepancies. • Determine payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments. • Draft relevant year-end reports, as well as weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports. Requirements • 3 years of experience with QuickBooks (Required) • 2 years of experience in a public accounting firm • Strong knowledge of accounting best practices • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • Excellent communication skills • Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail • Understanding of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements • Experience with high volume multi-state payroll Nice-to-haves • Experience with Thomson Reuters / Accounting CS Software • Prior experience working in a public accounting firm • Aptitude for working in a team environment while also being able to self-direct workload Benefits • Health insurance • Tuition reimbursement • Paid time off • Employee assistance program • 401(k) matching • Professional development assistance • Bonus opportunities • Commission pay • Performance bonus • Yearly bonus Apply tot his job Apply To this Job