AP/AR & Payroll Support Specialist

Lifetime Financial Growth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifetime Financial Growth is seeking an Accounting Specialist to manage AP/AR and payroll workflows. The role involves processing vendor invoices, reconciling accounts, handling expense reimbursements, and supporting Paychex payroll inputs.

You will also maintain audit-ready records and assist with month-end close and ad hoc reporting. The position requires 2+ years in AP/AR, a accounting/finance degree, and strong attention to detail and integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of accounts payable/receivable experience; payroll experience a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, coding, and reconciliations.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills for vendor, agent, and internal interactions.
• High degree of integrity when handling confidential financial data.
• Competitive base salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, verify coding and approvals, and prepare payment batches (checks, ACH, and wires).
• Reconcile vendor statements, resolve billing discrepancies, and maintain vendor files, W-9s, and 1099 reporting.
• Process employee and agent/producer expense reimbursements in accordance with agency policy.
• Generate and issue customer/agent invoices and billings; apply cash receipts and post to the appropriate accounts.
• Assist with tracking agent advances and chargebacks as they relate to receivables.
• Support payroll process administered through Paychex, including submitting payroll inputs for accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll reports and journal entries against Paychex output.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries.
• Reconcile AP, AR, and payroll sub-ledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Prepare accruals and reconciliations to support month-end close.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all AP/AR and payroll-related transactions.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc reporting as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Lifetime Financial Growth is seeking an Accounting Specialist to manage AP/AR and payroll workflows. The role involves processing vendor invoices, reconciling accounts, handling expense reimbursements, and supporting Paychex payroll inputs.

You will also maintain audit-ready records and assist with month-end close and ad hoc reporting. The position requires 2+ years in AP/AR, a accounting/finance degree, and strong attention to detail and integrity.