Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic accounting team. This vital role combines the precision of bookkeeping with the strategic aspects of payroll processing, ensuring our financial records are accurate, compliant, and up-to-date. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong technical accounting skills, and demonstrate a passion for maintaining financial integrity across various systems. Your expertise will directly support our organization’s financial health and operational efficiency.

Duties

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, and general ledger maintenance using accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop, or Sage 50
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheets, and accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Process payroll accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments while adhering to all relevant regulations and tax requirements
• Maintain detailed records of financial transactions, including account analysis, account reconciliation, and double-entry bookkeeping practices
• Prepare financial reports, including statements and summaries that support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes
• Conduct monthly account reconciliations for the general ledger and subsidiary accounts to verify data integrity

Requirements

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, payroll processing, or related accounting roles with familiarity in public accounting
• Strong proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks (including QuickBooks Online), and/or Sage 50
• Expertise in bank reconciliation, account analysis, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliation
• Ability to work efficiently with spreadsheets and perform 10-key typing accurately for data entry tasks
• Familiarity with payroll systems and processing procedures using industry-standard tools like QuickBooks Payroll or equivalent
• Excellent understanding of financial concepts including debits & credits, double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation techniques
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks such as budgeting support and financial report writing simultaneously

Join us in a role that offers the opportunity to develop your expertise in both bookkeeping and payroll while contributing meaningfully to our organization’s success. We value proactive professionals who are eager to grow their skills within a supportive environment committed to excellence in financial management.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person