Accounts Payable Clerk/Payroll Specialist

North Star Dining; Draper (UT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

PTO

401K

Job summary

North Star Dining is seeking an analytical, detail-oriented accounts payable specialist to ensure accuracy in processing invoices across multiple locations. This hybrid role combines in-office work in Draper, UT with remote duties, covering AP, payroll, and basic audit support.

You will code invoices, run weekly payable batches, handle payroll bi-weekly, and coordinate with external auditors. Proficiency in Excel and Restaurant365 is preferred, with at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in either payables or payroll.
• Strong analytical capabilities with impeccable attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices for multiple companies and code to the correct location/GL; run weekly payable batches to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Complete payroll bi-weekly and verify employees are paid accurately across assigned locations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation to support year-end audit processes.

Skills

Payables

Payroll

Analytical

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Restaurant365

Job description

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented individual to ensure accuracy and completeness in entering accounts payable. The ideal candidate will be flexible enough to not only perform accounting duties but also perform payroll related duties. This is a hybrid position. Candidate will work in the office located in Draper, UT as well as from home.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process all accounts payable invoices for multiple companies. Ensure invoices are coded to the correct location and general ledger. Perform payable runs once a week so vendors get paid on a timely basis. Coordinate with bank reconciliation accountant to identify any unreconciled AP items.
• Payroll: Complete payroll process every other week. Monitor payroll to ensure employees in assigned locations are paid correctly and on time. Work with Payroll Manager to provide necessary reports.
• Auditing: Coordinate with external auditors to pull necessary documentation and support year-end audit processes.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Two years’ experience in either payables or payroll.
• Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of Excel and modern accounting software. Knowledge of Restaurant365 a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, impeccable attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of fast casual dining a plus.

Additional Information

Success Metrics

• Payables are accurate in regards to correct vendor, location and GL account
• Executing month-end and year-end close processes on or before internal deadlines.
• Identifying and implementing workflow improvements that reduce costs and streamline financial reporting.
• Complete payroll bi-weekly accurately and on time.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• PTO
• 401K