Human Resources Manager

elite personnel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Elite Personnel is seeking a versatile Human Resources & Payroll and Accounting Generalist to join our team. This dual-role position manages full-cycle payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, and day-to-day accounting tasks including AP/AR and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate has 4 years of payroll/HR and bookkeeping experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with HRIS/Payroll systems like DP or BambooHR. This on-site role emphasizes confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4 years of proven experience handling both payroll/HR administration and bookkeeping or accounting tasks.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, formulas).
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (QuickBooks).
• Familiarity with HRIS/Payroll platforms (DP, BambooHR).

Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Process bi-weekly payroll, managing timecards, PTO, and wage/tax discrepancies.
• Benefits Administration: Oversee health insurance plans and 401(k) contributions.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Schedule recruitment, orientations, background checks, exit docs.
• Compliance & Records: Maintain digital employee files per labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA).
• Culture & Communication: Be a central contact for staff inquiries and events.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Code invoices, schedule payments; issue client invoices; monitor aging.
• Reconciliations: Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations; ensure GL accuracy.
• Audit & Reporting Support: Assist with month-end close and tax/audit documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Financial reconciliations

Excel skills

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

DP / BambooHR

Job description

Our client is seeking a versatile, highly organized 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. 70%)

• 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. 30%)

• 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, 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.