Human Resources Manager

Elite Personnel; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid PTO plus holidays

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Elite Personnel (United States) seeks a versatile Human Resources/Accounting Generalist to bridge people operations and financial management. You will manage full-cycle payroll, benefits, onboarding, and day-to-day accounting tasks including AP/AR and bank reconciliations.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with confidentiality and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This hybrid role features in-office time four days per week, with Fridays remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a 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, PTO, and wage/tax discrepancies.
• Benefits Administration: Oversee open enrollment, health insurance plans, 401(k) contributions, and answer questions.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Facilitate recruitment scheduling, conduct new-hire orientations, run background checks, handle exit documentation.
• Compliance & Records: Maintain digital employee files, ensure compliance with labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA).
• Culture & Communication: Serve as the go-to for staff inquiries and assist in organizing team-building events.
• Accounts Payable: Review, code, enter vendor invoices, route for approvals, schedule payments.
• Accounts Receivable: Generate client invoices, monitor aging, follow up on overdue payments.
• Reconciliations: Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations; ensure general ledger accuracy.
• Expense Management: Review and process employee expense reports, check receipts/policy.
• Audit & Reporting Support: Assist with month-end close, prepare basic financial reports, support tax/audit filings.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

Onboarding

Compliance

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or HR

Tools

QuickBooks

BambooHR

DP

Job description

FOUR DAYS IN OFFICE, FRIDAYS ARE REMOTE HUMAN RESOURCES / ACCOUNTING GENERAL 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid company holidays.