Accounting & HRCoordinator

Panther-Residential-Management; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Paid time off and holidays

Company-provided lunch

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Panther Residential Management is seeking an Accounting & HR Coordinator to support its accounting and human resources functions. This full-time, temporary role focuses on day-to-day accounts payable, bi-weekly payroll processing, and HR activities across multi-state properties.

Ideal candidates have strong accounting background with some HR exposure and an interest in expanding HR experience, reporting to the Director of Human Resources.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounts payable/accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience processing invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments.
• Payroll experience preferred; multi-state payroll is a plus.
• Prior HR experience or exposure, including onboarding and employee records.
• Experience with Paylocity or another HRIS/payroll system preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable from invoice to payment, with coding and approvals.
• Process employee expense reports and vendor payments.
• Maintain accounts payable records and vendor information.
• Assist with multi-state payroll using Paylocity.
• Assist with onboarding, background checks, and HR documentation.
• Support HR records, benefits enrollment, and HRIS questions.
• Assist workers' compensation and leave tracking.
• Collaborate with Controller on AP processes.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll processing

HR coordination

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Vendor management

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Description

Accounting & HR Coordinator

About Panther Residential Management

Panther Residential Management is a growing real estate management company specializing in the ownership and operation of multifamily communities. With a portfolio that continues to expand, we currently manage properties across multiple states and employ a team of over 125 professionals. Our focus is on delivering high-quality living experiences for our residents while maintaining strong operational and financial performance across our communities.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounting & HR Coordinator to support our Accounting and Human Resources functions. This position will have primary responsibility for day-to-day accounts payable administration, assist with the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll, and provide hands-on support across a variety of Human Resources activities.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong accounting/accounts payable background who has some exposure to payroll and Human Resources and is interested in expanding their HR experience.

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable from receipt of invoice through payment, including coding, obtaining approvals and entering invoices into the accounting system
• Process employee expense reports, verify receipts and ensure appropriate documentation and coding
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and supporting documentation
• Assist with vendor setup and maintain vendor information
• Respond to vendor inquiries and investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
• Ensure established accounts payable policies and procedures are followed
• Support reconciliations, audits and other accounting activities as needed
• Partner with the Controller on accounts payable processes and projects

Payroll

• Assist with preparation and processing of bi-weekly multi-state payroll using Paylocity
• Review timecards and follow up on missing punches, approvals and other outstanding payroll items
• Process payroll changes including new hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses and other special payments
• Assist with preparation and reconciliation of bonus payrolls
• Review payroll deductions and other payroll information for accuracy
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations and year-end activities
• Research routine payroll discrepancies and elevate issues as appropriate

Human Resources

• Support the hiring and onboarding process, including candidate tracking, pre-employment requirements and new-hire documentation
• Coordinate background checks and drug screens and follow up on outstanding requirements
• Process routine employee changes and maintain employee information in Paylocity
• Assist with new-hire onboarding and employee offboarding
• Maintain personnel files and HR records
• Assist employees with routine benefits enrollment and HRIS questions
• Support benefits administration, including enrollment changes and documentation
• Process employment verification requests and other routine employee documentation
• Assist with workers' compensation administration, including documentation and claim follow-up
• Maintain leave documentation and tracking and assist with administrative follow-up
• Assist with garnishment administration and required documentation
• Track performance reviews, required training and other HR deadlines and follow up as needed
• Prepare routine employee correspondence, reports and HR documentation
• Respond to routine employee and manager questions and elevate matters requiring HR review
• Assist with HR projects, reporting and other initiatives as needed

Benefits

Panther Residential Management offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available after 30 days of employment
• Company-paid short-term disability and group life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Voluntary long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and flexible spending accounts (FSA and dependent care FSA)
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually, plus 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days
• Company-provided lunch every other Monday
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth

Panther Residential Management is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact Human Resources to discuss your needs.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of accounts payable/accounting experience
• Hands-on experience processing invoices, expense reports, vendor payments and resolving accounts payable discrepancies
• Payroll experience preferred; experience with multi-state payroll is a plus
• Prior Human Resources experience or exposure strongly preferred, including experience with onboarding, employee records, benefits, HRIS or other HR administration
• Interest in developing broader Human Resources knowledge and responsibilities
• Experience with Paylocity or another HRIS/payroll system preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately with financial and employee information
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgment when handling sensitive information
• Comfortable working independently while recognizing when an issue requires escalation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation