Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

Bard-College; Annandale-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join the Controller's Office. The role supports payroll processing, accounts payable, and cash management while ensuring compliance with financial policies and GAAP.

Collaboration across departments is key to maintaining accurate records. Responsibilities include processing invoices, preparing tax filings, performing reconciliations, and supporting month-end close.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable functions
• Experience filing quarterly payroll returns
• Strong understanding of debits/credits, double-entry bookkeeping, and GL reconciliation
• Proficiency with accounting software
• Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy
• Ability to analyze financial data and perform reconciliations efficiently
• Familiarity with payroll management systems such as ADP and benefits administration
• Strong organizational and cross-departmental communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with Payroll processing, ensuring department of labor rules are followed
• Process and verify incoming invoices, expense reports, and payment requests with precision
• Prepare and file federal, state, and local quarterly tax returns
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate records
• Enter data into accounting software and maintain meticulous records
• Manage full cycle of accounts payable activities
• Collaborate with vendors and internal departments to resolve issues
• Assist with month-end closing and journal entries for AP
• Support audits with detailed documentation and organized records

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll processing

GAAP knowledge

Data entry accuracy

Analytical skills

ADP familiarity

Tools

ADP

Accounting software

Job description

Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join the Controller's Office. The role supports payroll processing, accounts payable, and cash management while ensuring compliance with financial policies and GAAP.

Collaboration across departments is key to maintaining accurate records. Responsibilities include processing invoices, preparing tax filings, performing reconciliations, and supporting month-end close.