Payroll & Accounting Specialist II

Panhandle Community Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Panhandle Community Services seeks an Accountant II to perform professional accounting and payroll support, ensuring accurate payroll processing, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. You will maintain payroll records, assist with reconciliations, and support daily Finance operations.

The role requires a 4-year degree and offers full-time hours in Amarillo, TX, with up to 25% travel. The position emphasizes internal controls, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration within the

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of general accounting and payroll principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
• Ability to explain payroll and financial procedures clearly and professionally to employees and other individuals.
• Proficiency in understanding, speaking, and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Performs accounting and payroll functions with accuracy and confidentiality according to PCS policies.
• Maintains payroll and timekeeping system data and related records.
• Processes payroll data for accuracy and completeness, including tax payments.
• Generates payroll reports and verifies information for reconciliation.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Communicates payroll discrepancies to appropriate personnel and resolves issues.
• Maintains confidential financial information and prepares required reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Math & analytical

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Panhandle Community Services seeks an Accountant II to perform professional accounting and payroll support, ensuring accurate payroll processing, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. You will maintain payroll records, assist with reconciliations, and support daily Finance operations.

The role requires a 4-year degree and offers full-time hours in Amarillo, TX, with up to 25% travel. The position emphasizes internal controls, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration within the