Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator

A.R. Mazzotta; Quaker Hill (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

Contract-to-hire

Permanent placement potential

Varied accounting tasks

Job summary

A.R. Mazzotta is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Connecticut team and manage payroll, certified payroll, and accounts payable responsibilities with minimal supervision on a full-time, contract-to-hire basis.

The role requires direct payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple accounting tasks while meeting deadlines. Onsite work in the Connecticut Shoreline area will be the standard arrangement.

Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on experience with payroll processing.
• Experience preparing and submitting certified payroll.
• Experience managing accounts payable processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintaining accurate payroll and financial records.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and by established deadlines.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and supporting documentation.
• Process accounts payable transactions, invoices, and payments.
• Assist with accounts receivable and additional accounting functions as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate payroll, accounting, and employee records.
• Review documentation for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting payroll and payment deadlines.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the office.

Skills

Payroll processing

Certified payroll

Accounts payable

Independent work

Recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Job description

Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator

Connecticut Shoreline Area

$25.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Contract-to-Hire

An established Connecticut employer is seeking an experienced Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator. This position requires someone who can step into the role, work independently, and handle payroll, certified payroll, and accounts payable responsibilities with minimal training.

Required Experience

• To be considered, candidates must have direct, hands‑on experience with:
• Processing payroll
• Preparing and submitting certified payroll
• Managing accounts payable
• Working independently with minimal supervision
• Maintaining accurate payroll and financial records
• Certified payroll experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and according to established deadlines.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and supporting documentation.
• Process accounts payable transactions, invoices, and payments.
• Assist with accounts receivable and additional accounting functions as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate payroll, accounting, and employee records.
• Review documentation for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting payroll and payment deadlines.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the office.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll, certified payroll, and accounts payable experience is required.
• Ability to perform the primary responsibilities with minimal training.
• Strong understanding of payroll and accounting processes.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn company‑specific systems.
• Professional and dependable approach to work.
• Candidates with experience as a Certified Payroll Specialist, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounting Coordinator, Bookkeeper, or Construction Payroll Specialist are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• $25.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Potential to join the client’s team permanently
• Varied accounting and office responsibilities

You will begin your employment with A.R. Mazzotta while working onsite with our client. When it is a strong fit for both parties, there may be an opportunity to join the client’s team permanently.

If you have direct experience processing payroll, completing certified payroll, and managing accounts payable—and can step into a position with minimal training—we want to hear from you.

A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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