Bookkeeper

State Farm Agency; Emory (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401K Match

PTO

Casual Dress Code

Job summary

State Farm Agency seeks a Benefits & Payroll Coordinator to support payroll, PTO, benefits and related records within a fast-paced insurance and financial services environment. You will help maintain accurate records, assist with onboarding, and ensure timely, confidential handling of financial and HR data.

The role requires strong organization, proactive communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, payroll or administrative accounting preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Comfortable handling multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and follow-through skills.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, digital file management, and office software.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll preparation, reimbursements, and related reporting
• Track employee PTO, unpaid time off, and attendance records
• Monitor and reconcile commissions and chargebacks
• Maintain organized digital employee and financial records
• Assist with onboarding and benefits administration support
• Support CPA and bookkeeping partners with requested documentation and reporting
• Reconcile accounts, expenses, and financial transactions
• Help improve operational systems, workflows, and administrative processes
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness across all financial and HR-related tasks

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and dependable Benefits & Payroll Coordinator to support the financial and operational side of our growing insurance and financial services agency. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate payroll, commission, PTO, and employee benefit records while helping ensure smooth day-to-day administrative operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, trustworthy, and comfortable managing sensitive financial and employee information in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll preparation, reimbursements, and related reporting
• Track employee PTO, unpaid time off, and attendance records
• Monitor and reconcile commissions and chargebacks
• Maintain organized digital employee and financial records
• Assist with onboarding and benefits administration support
• Support CPA and bookkeeping partners with requested documentation and reporting
• Reconcile accounts, expenses, and financial transactions
• Help improve operational systems, workflows, and administrative processes
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness across all financial and HR-related tasks

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping, payroll, or administrative accounting experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally
• Comfortable handling multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and follow-through skills
• Proficient with spreadsheets, digital file management, and office software

Ideal Traits

• High integrity and accountability
• Process-driven and efficient
• Self-starter with strong ownership mentality
• Calm under pressure and highly dependable
• Positive, team-oriented attitude

Benefits

• A supportive team culture that values collaboration
• BCBS Medical/Dental/Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Family Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Benefits
• Business Casual Dress Code
• 10 Days of Paid Time Off
• 401K with Company Match
• Competitive base pay
• Opportunities for development and growth