Accounting & Payroll Specialist

PrincePerelson and Associates; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PrincePerelson & Associates is seeking an experienced Accounting & Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll and support the Controller with accounting operations, financial reporting, and employee benefits administration. This is a 100% on-site role in Salt Lake City with opportunity for growth.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of accounting and payroll experience, be detail-oriented, and excel at collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of accounting experience including multi-state payroll
• Journal entries, accruals, general ledger maintenance and reconciliations
• Experience with payroll and accounting software
• Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Prepare, enter, and post journal entries, including recurring entries and month-end adjustments
• Calculate and record accruals and assist with month-end closing activities
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, maintain general ledger records, and research discrepancies
• Assist with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and other accounting projects
• Support the Controller with daily accounting operations and process improvements
• Independently process accurate and timely multi-state payroll
• Maintain employee payroll records, including salary changes and updates
• Assist with annual benefits open enrollment and 401(k) enrollments
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll and benefits

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Journal entries

General ledger maintenance

Accruals

Payroll software

Excel

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll software

ERP system

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | 100% On-Site

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced accounting and payroll professional looking for your next career move? We’re seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Accounting & Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll and support the Controller with accounting operations, financial reporting, and employee benefits administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 5–10 years of accounting and payroll experience who enjoys taking ownership of their work, is eager to learn, and wants to expand their accounting expertise. You’ll work closely with the Controller, gain exposure to broader financial operations, and have the potential to grow into an Assistant Controller role.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Prepare, enter, and post journal entries, including recurring entries and month-end adjustments.
• Calculate and record accruals and assist with month-end closing activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, maintain general ledger records, and research discrepancies.
• Assist with financial reporting, account reconciliations, and other accounting projects.
• Support the Controller with daily accounting operations and process improvements.

Payroll Administration

• Independently process accurate and timely multi-state payroll.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including salary changes, pay increases, vacation balances, and other employee updates.
• Verify that payroll changes are properly documented, approved, and entered into the appropriate systems.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and related accounting entries.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable requirements.

Employee Benefits & Administration

• Assist with annual benefits open enrollment and employee benefits administration.
• Coordinate 401(k) enrollments, employee updates, and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records related to compensation, benefits, vacation, and employment changes.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll and benefits, coordinating with the appropriate team members as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of accounting and payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, accruals, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with payroll and accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and overall computer skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and brings a strong sense of accountability to the team. The ideal candidate is:

• Dependable and hardworking with a strong work ethic.
• Eager to learn and receptive to direction and constructive feedback.
• Proactive and confident, with the judgment to work independently when appropriate.
• Organized and adaptable, able to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Professional and trustworthy, with a high level of discretion when handling confidential information.
• Growth-oriented, motivated to develop new skills and take on additional responsibilities.

This role offers the chance to work directly with the Controller, strengthen your accounting and financial operations skills, and gradually assume greater responsibility. For the right individual, there is potential to advance into an Assistant Controller position based on performance, capabilities, and business needs.

If you’re an experienced accounting and payroll professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to connect with you!

PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all provisions of the EEO and ADA laws. We do not discriminate in our employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and sexual identity), age, genetic information, parental status, military status, disability, or any non-merit-based factors or other federal, state, or locally protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.