Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist

Scion Staffing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,705 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong temp-to-hire potential

High-visibility role with executive exposure

Collaborative and inclusive team environment

Stable full-time schedule

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking an Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist to support organizational growth and strengthen financial operations. This newly created role will manage day-to-day accounting functions and assist with financial analysis, ensuring accurate records while communicating with leadership about financial updates. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and be proficient in Excel and Google Sheets. Competitive compensation, a collaborative team environment, and growth potential make this an exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or improving financial operations, reporting, and budgeting.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accountability.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable processes, including invoices, payments, and documentation.
• Support payroll coordination, including timesheet review and reporting.
• Analyze financial data and support budget vs. actual reporting for programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Financial operations support

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist is a newly created, high-impact role designed to support organizational growth and strengthen financial operations. This position bridges day-to-day accounting functions with higher-level financial analysis, working closely with the CFO. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and excited to contribute to a mission-driven organization supporting youth development.

PERKS

• Competitive compensation with strong temp-to-hire potential
• Opportunity to join a growing nonprofit making a measurable impact in youth development
• High-visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment with mission-driven work
• Stable full-time schedule with employer-provided equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage accounts payable processes, including invoices, payments, and documentation
• Support payroll coordination, including timesheet review and reporting
• Assist with grant and program budget tracking, reporting, and compliance
• Analyze financial data and support budget vs. actual reporting for programs
• Maintain accurate and secure financial and organizational records
• Communicate regularly with leadership on financial workflows and updates

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting or improving financial operations, reporting, and budgeting
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accountability
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (e.g., pivot tables, data analysis)
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial information to non-financial teams

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This role offers $31–$36/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a temporary position with strong potential for full-time conversion, with additional benefits available upon conversion.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.