Human Resources Manager

elite personnel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Elite Personnel is seeking a versatile Human Resources/Payroll and Accounting Generalist in Washington, DC. You will bridge people operations and financial management, handling payroll, benefits, onboarding, AP/AR, and bank reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 4 years of payroll/HR and bookkeeping experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with QuickBooks, DP, and BambooHR. Confidentiality and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, HR, or related field (or equivalent working experience)
• 4 years of proven experience handling both payroll/HR administration and bookkeeping or accounting tasks
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, formulas, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (QuickBooks)
• Familiarity with HRIS/Payroll platforms (DP, BambooHR)
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding basic accounting principles (GAAP) and fundamental labor standards.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong time-management habits to balance dual priorities, and absolute discretion regarding sensitive personal and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Process bi-weekly payroll accurately, managing timecards, tracking PTO, and resolving wage/tax discrepancies.
• Benefits Administration: Oversee open enrollment, health insurance plans, 401(k) contributions, and answer employee benefit questions.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Facilitate recruitment scheduling, conduct new-hire orientations, run background checks, and handle exit documentation.
• Compliance & Records: Maintain digital employee files, ensuring compliance with labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA).
• Culture & Communication: Act as a point of contact for daily staff inquiries and assist in organizing team events.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Code vendor invoices, issue payments, generate client invoices, monitor aging, and follow up on overdue collections.
• Reconciliations & Reporting: Perform monthly bank/credit card reconciliations; assist with month-end closing and basic financial reports.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Analytical skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, HR, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

DP

BambooHR

Job description

Our client is seeking a versatile, highly organizedd Human Resources/Accounting Generalist to join our team. In this dual-function role, you will bridge the gap between people operations and financial management. You will manage full-cycle payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and day-to-day accounting functions like accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong analytical skills, and maintains the highest standards of confidentiality.

Human Resources & Payroll (Approx. 60%)

• Payroll Management: Process bi-weekly payroll accurately, managing timecards, tracking PTO, and resolving any wage or tax discrepancies.
• Benefits Administration: Oversee open enrollment, manage health insurance plans, process 401(k) contributions, and answer employee benefit questions.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Facilitate recruitment scheduling, conduct new-hire orientations, run background checks, and handle exit documentation
• Compliance & Records: Maintain digital employee files, ensuring strict compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA)
• Culture & Communication: Act as an accessible point of contact for daily staff inquiries and assist in organizing company team-building events.

Accounting & Finance (Approx. 40%)

• Accounts Payable (AP): Review, code, and enter vendor invoices, route them for internal approval, and schedule payments.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Generate and send client invoices, monitor aging reports, and follow up on overdue collections.
• Reconciliations: Perform with monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure general ledger accuracy.
• Expense Management: Review and process employee expense reports, checking for receipts and policy compliance.
• Audit & Reporting Support: Assist leadership and our accounting team with month-end closing, prepare basic financial reports, and pull documentation for annual tax or audit filings.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent working experience)
• Experience: 4 years of proven experience handling both payroll/HR administration and bookkeeping or accounting tasks.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, formulas, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (QuickBooks)
• Familiarity with HRIS/Payroll platforms (DP, BambooHR)
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding basic accounting principles (GAAP) and fundamental labor standards.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong time-management habits to balance dual priorities, and absolute discretion regarding sensitive personal and financial data.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan.