Payroll Accountant

Venteon; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A holdings and investment company is seeking a Payroll & Treasury Specialist to handle payroll processing for over 5,000 employees and manage cash position across entities. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and 5+ years of experience in payroll and treasury functions, including proficiency in systems like ADP. This full-time role is based in Brighton, Michigan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll and/or treasury functions.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and tax compliance.
• Familiarity with treasury functions and cash management.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for multiple subsidiaries.
• Manage daily cash positioning and bank balances.
• Initiate and monitor wire transfers and ACH payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Cash management

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Paycom

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Payroll & Treasury Specialist. Job Type: Permanent position. Base pay range: $65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr. May need to drive to Brighton once a month. This role is for a holdings and investment company and focuses on accurate payroll processing and effective cash management across all entities.

Responsibilities

• Process and oversee biweekly payroll for multiple subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Process payroll for 5,000 plus employees.
• Process benefits in-house.
• Manage daily cash positioning, bank balances, and liquidity needs across entities.
• Initiate and monitor wire transfers, ACH payments, and intercompany transactions.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, bank accounts, and treasury activities.
• Support audits by providing payroll and treasury documentation.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to resolve payroll or treasury issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll and/or treasury functions (multi-entity or holdings company experience a plus).
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax compliance, and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Paycom). ADP is a plus.
• Familiarity with treasury functions, debits/credits, cash management, and banking platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing