Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Northwest x Southern Hospitality; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill is seeking an Accounting and Payroll Specialist in Adrian, MI to manage bi-weekly payroll for about 200 staff and handle core accounting duties. You will maintain timekeeping records, verify data accuracy, and respond to employee payroll questions while supporting compliance with W-2s and 1099s.

The role also covers AP/AR processes, cash receipts, and participation in the external financial audit. The ideal candidate has payroll experience, bookkeeping skills, and a strong attention to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• General bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of payroll-related regulatory standards
• Basic accounting knowledge (balance sheet, P&L, COA)
• Excellent problem resolution with attention to detail
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently
• Physical ability to bend, stretch, lift to 20 pounds, and walk/stand as required
• Genuine interest in serving others and a positive attitude toward the community and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for ~200 employees.
• Maintain automated time and attendance and payroll records.
• Verify data accuracy and source documents for timesheets.
• Address payroll questions confidentially.
• Assist with federal and state filing including W-2s and 1099s.
• Suggest process improvements to payroll.
• Process Accounts Payable.
• Process Accounts Receivable and monitor aging.
• Assist with other projects and duties as needed.
• Assist with external financial audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bookkeeping

Regulatory standards

Accounting basics

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Physical ability

Community service mindset

Job description

Job Summary

The Accounting and Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll and performing various accounting duties.

Essential Functions

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees
• Maintain automated time and attendance and payroll records
• Review and verify data accuracy and source documents to ensure timely and accurate timesheet submissions, maintain source documentation
• Monitor and resolve employee payroll questions in a confidential manner
• Assist with federal and state filing requirements including W-2s and 1099s
• Identify and suggest process improvement changes to enhance the overall payroll process
• Process Accounts Payable
• Process Accounts Receivable and cash receipts and monitor aging
• Assist with other projects and duties as assigned in the normal course of business
• Assist with the external financial audit

Additional Responsibilities

• CARF: Ensures documentation and compliance with CARF Standards.
• Safety: Maintains applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations in areas of responsibility.
• Outcome Driven: Have S.M.A.R.T objectives to drive performance and improve Goodwill's value to the community.
• Stakeholder Focused: Work with integrity and provide exemplary customer services to internal and external stakeholders.
• Accountability: Have key metrics that drive performance taking a leadership role in maximizing the social and financial return of the community resources invested in Goodwill.
• Financial Stability: Utilize the resources of the organization in an efficient and effective manner.
• Strategic Visioning: Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and leading change in creating community value.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate a genuine interest in serving the needs of others and a positive attitude toward the community, co-workers, and individuals we serve. Represents the organization to the public with a courteous, helpful and business-like attitude.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of payroll processing experience and general bookkeeping experience
• Preference to in-house payroll experience
• Knowledge of payroll related regulatory standards
• Basic accounting knowledge of balance sheet, profit loss, chart of accounts
• Excellent problem resolution with strong attention to detail
• Organizational and planning skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to bend, stretch, reach and lift to 20 pounds, walking or standing to a significant degree
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in serving the needs of others and a positive attitude toward the community, co-workers, and individuals we serve

Salary: $21.64 per hour