Payroll & AP Specialist — Contract-to-Hire (180 Employees)

LHH; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH in Wayne, NJ is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This contract-to-hire role oversees bi-weekly payroll for about 180 employees and supports AP, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll/AP experience, understands varied compensation structures, and is comfortable with multiple deadlines. Training on AP processing and Sage Intacct is provided.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or accounting experience preferred.
• Experience managing multi-faceted payroll and compensation structures.
• Interest and ability to learn accounts payable processing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to submission.
• Calculate and verify performance-based compensation, travel and mileage reimbursements, and other variable pay.
• Process employee status changes, terminations, adjustments, and PTO accruals.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with audits and compliance.
• Review invoices and process vendor payments via EFT, online payment, and check.
• Prepare payment recommendations and obtain approvals.
• Maintain AP aging schedules and address vendor inquiries and discrepancies.
• Utilize Sage Intacct for invoice and AP processing.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations across multiple bank accounts.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and reporting.
• Support month-end reporting, including PTO accruals, travel expenses, AP aging, deposits, and sales tax.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Bank reconciliations

Month-end reporting

Communication

Confidential information handling

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

LHH in Wayne, NJ is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This contract-to-hire role oversees bi-weekly payroll for about 180 employees and supports AP, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll/AP experience, understands varied compensation structures, and is comfortable with multiple deadlines. Training on AP processing and Sage Intacct is provided.