Payroll & Accounting Specialist: Detail-Driven Finance Pro

Hunt Advantage Group Llc; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Advantage Group Llc is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join our Finance & Accounting team. The role focuses on biweekly payroll processing for ~250 team members across multiple entities and expands into broader accounting duties as needed.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, analytical skills, and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity. This position offers growth within the accounting function and opportunity to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of payroll and/or accounting experience, including general ledger activities and reconciliations.
• Payroll processing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting and payroll systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and willingness to learn.
• Adaptability & teamwork: embraces new responsibilities and collaborates effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for approximately 250 team members across multiple entities.
• Review payroll information, including compensation, hours, deductions, taxes, benefits, and adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll expenses and liabilities to the general ledger.
• Support payroll reporting, compliance, year-end activities, and process improvements.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and other general ledger activities.
• Assist with accounting for employee benefits, payroll withholdings, notes payable, and intercompany transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Review financial information, investigate discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Provide backup support for other accounting functions and assume additional responsibilities as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Skills

Payroll processing

General ledger

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Intercompany transactions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Finance-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Hunt Advantage Group Llc is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join our Finance & Accounting team. The role focuses on biweekly payroll processing for ~250 team members across multiple entities and expands into broader accounting duties as needed.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, analytical skills, and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity. This position offers growth within the accounting function and opportunity to improve processes.