Payroll and Accounting Specialist

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

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable accounting professional to join our Finance & Accounting team. This position is responsible for processing biweekly payroll for approximately 250 team members across multiple legal entities while supporting general accounting and financial activities.The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, analytical skills, and the ability to independently manage responsibilities with accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity. While payroll will initially be a primary focus, this role offers opportunities to expand into additional accounting functions as business needs evolve.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing and AccountingManage accurate and timely biweekly payroll processing 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.Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and financial information.General Accounting and Financial AdministrationSupport sales tax reporting, reconciliations, and filing requirements.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.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a 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.Characteristics for SuccessAccuracy & Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and consistently delivers accurate, complete work.Analytical Thinking: Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and understands accounting processes.Integrity & Confidentiality: Handles sensitive information with professionalism and sound judgment.Adaptability & Teamwork: Embraces new responsibilities, collaborates effectively, and supports team success.