Multi-Entity Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C. (AGH) is a respected CPA and advisory firm with a century of service across the central U.S.

The Accounting and Payroll Specialist supports the Controller in accounting, payroll, benefits, and financial operations for multiple entities, blending hands-on accounting with payroll administration, reporting, and process improvements. Based in Wichita, KS, this in-office role emphasizes payroll tax compliance, intercompany transactions, and benefit administration while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience (public accounting or professional services firm preferred).
• Payroll processing, reporting and payroll tax compliance experience is required.
• Experience with commission payroll strongly preferred
• Experience with Sage 100 a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communications skills with the ability to interact with leadership and staff.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Operations: Maintain general ledger and prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Support monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes. Manage intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
• Payroll Administration: Administer semi-monthly multi-state payroll for hourly, salaried and commissioned employees, including accurately calculating commissions, ensuring payroll tax compliance and timely filings and deposits. Manages payroll tax payments.
• Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefit programs by coordinating enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations; educating employees on available benefits; reconciling benefit invoices and payroll deductions; maintaining benefit-related general ledger accounts; and resolving issues with insurance carriers and vendors.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and employment laws; support internal controls and financial reporting accuracy; assist with annual tax processes and external audits, including retirement plan audits; prepare required payroll reports, 1099s, and other compliance filings; and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive financial and employee information.
• Vendor and Relationship Coordination: Coordinate with vendors as needed. Maintain productive working relationships with internal departments and external partners.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Tools

Sage 100

Job description

Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C. (AGH) is a respected CPA and advisory firm with a century of service across the central U.S.

The Accounting and Payroll Specialist supports the Controller in accounting, payroll, benefits, and financial operations for multiple entities, blending hands-on accounting with payroll administration, reporting, and process improvements. Based in Wichita, KS, this in-office role emphasizes payroll tax compliance, intercompany transactions, and benefit administration while