AP & Payroll Specialist: Accuracy & Compliance

TALBOT COUNTY MARYLAND; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbot County Maryland is seeking an Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist to manage AP and payroll processes under the supervision of the AP/Payroll Manager. The role requires reviewing invoices, processing payroll, maintaining vendor records, and supporting financial reporting.

The position involves ensuring accuracy, compliance with tax rules, and effective communication with County staff, vendors, and departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience processing invoices for payment.
• Three years of human resources and/or payroll experience.
• Prior experience with ADP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify source documents, approve invoices and documents, and ensure correct account coding.
• Enter, post, and record credits and debits to ledger accounts.
• Prepare payroll processing and verify accuracy of payroll data and reports.
• Print checks and payroll documents and respond to inquiries from staff and vendors.
• Maintain AP files and vendor database and update 1099 information.
• Review timesheets and update payroll procedures and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Bookkeeping

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

ADP

Job description

Talbot County Maryland is seeking an Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist to manage AP and payroll processes under the supervision of the AP/Payroll Manager. The role requires reviewing invoices, processing payroll, maintaining vendor records, and supporting financial reporting.

The position involves ensuring accuracy, compliance with tax rules, and effective communication with County staff, vendors, and departments.