Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to manage biweekly payroll and support accounts payable while helping leadership keep financial records accurate and timely.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration across departments, and ongoing process improvements within a fast-moving growing organization in Michigan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll, accounts payable, or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers across the organization to ensure all clock hours and approvals are complete and accurate.
• Process biweekly payroll in ADP Workforce Now, verifying hours worked, pay details, and ensuring a seamless employee experience.
• Audit and reconcile payroll, maintain related records, prepare accounting entries, update procedures, and generate special reports for leadership.
• Provide timely, helpful responses to inquiries from employees, management, and external partners.
• Process accounts payable transactions, verify vendor invoices, and maintain accurate AP records.
• Ensure financial documents meet standards for payment, auditing, and tax compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes as the organization continues to grow.
• Maintain compliance with regulations under the guidance of leadership.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Step into a role where your work truly matters. As the Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll be part of a team gearing up for meaningful growth, contributing to both day‑to‑day financial operations and long‑term process improvements. If you enjoy blending payroll accuracy with hands‑on accounting responsibilities and want a position where your impact is felt, you’ll find this role both rewarding and dynamic.

As the Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist you’ll manage payroll processing, support accounts payable, and collaborate closely with leadership to keep financial records accurate and timely. It’s an ideal fit for someone who values precision, enjoys variety, and thrives in a growing, fast‑moving environment.

Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:

• Partner with managers across the organization to ensure all clock hours and approvals are complete and accurate.
• Process biweekly payroll in ADP Workforce Now, verifying hours worked, pay details, and ensuring a seamless employee experience.
• Audit and reconcile payroll, maintain related records, prepare accounting entries, update procedures, and generate special reports for leadership.
• Provide timely, helpful responses to inquiries from employees, management, and external partners.
• Process accounts payable transactions, verify vendor invoices, and maintain accurate AP records.
• Ensure financial documents meet standards for payment, auditing, and tax compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes as the organization continues to grow.
• Maintain compliance with regulations under the guidance of leadership.

Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist Education and Desired Skills:

• 3+ years of payroll, accounts payable, or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

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