Accounting Specialist

Payentry; Peachtree Corners (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Payentry in Peachtree Corners, GA, is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support payroll administration and general accounting. You will assist with month-end close, AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of payroll processing experience, strong Excel skills, and a keen eye for accuracy. Hybrid work from an office and remote options are available.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Preferred knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely posting.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and audit documentation.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll compliance

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Accounting Specialist to join our growing finance team. This position combines payroll administration with general accounting support and requires someone who is organized, accurate, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely posting.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and audit documentation.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency.

What Do You Bring to the Table:

• 2-5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Preferred Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred expierence with payroll software and accounting systems (QuickBooks and NetSuite).
• Preferred foundational knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.

Location: This is a hybrid position working from the nearest company office (Rockville, MD; Upland, CA; Trevose, PA; Charlotte, NC; Norcross, GA). Remote work is considered on an exception basis and if there are no local company offices.