Payroll, HR & Business Administrator

Cherie Amour Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chérie Amour is seeking a Payroll, HR & Business Administrator to join our team in downtown Pullman. This role supports day-to-day administrative and financial operations across accounting, payroll, HR, and general business operations.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy solving problems while learning new systems. You will help keep records accurate, assist with onboarding/offboarding, and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required.
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information.
• Experience with accounting support, payroll, or HR administration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of confidential information handling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and administrative activities.
• Payroll processing and administration.
• Accounts payable support and company payments.
• Maintain accurate financial and business records.
• Assist with bookkeeping and account reconciliations.
• Maintain employee, contractor, and vendor records.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Assist with tax reporting and other compliance requirements.
• Track deadlines, payments, filings, and admin responsibilities.
• Communicate with employees, vendors, and service providers as needed.
• Help resolve payroll, accounting, billing, and administrative issues.
• Improve internal processes and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Numerical aptitude

Learning new software

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Independent work

Researching issues

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Accounting/payroll software

Job description

Chérie Amour is looking for a Payroll, HR & Business Administrator to join our team. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Pullman, home of the WSU Cougars.

We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented person to help support the day-to-day administrative and financial operations of our company.

This is a varied position that works across several areas of the business, including accounting support, payroll, employee administration, and general business operations. The ideal candidate enjoys staying organized, solving problems, learning new things, and helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Responsibilities And Goals

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and administrative activities.
• Payroll processing and administration.
• Assist with accounts payable and company payments.
• Maintain accurate financial and business records.
• Assist with bookkeeping and account reconciliations.
• Maintain employee, contractor, and vendor records.
• Assist with employee benefits and general HR administration.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Assist with tax reporting and other business compliance requirements.
• Track recurring deadlines, payments, filings, and administrative responsibilities.
• Communicate with employees, vendors, service providers, and other business partners as needed.
• Research and help resolve payroll, accounting, billing, and administrative issues.
• Maintain organized documentation and company records.
• Assist with improving internal processes and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the Accounting & Finance Manager and company leadership.
• Assist with additional business and operational projects as needed.

Experience And Requirements

• Previous experience in business administration, accounting support, bookkeeping, payroll, office administration, or a similar position.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Ability to research unfamiliar issues and work toward solutions.
• Ability to handle confidential employee, financial, and business information appropriately.

Preferred, but not required:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience working in a multi-state business.
• Experience with accounting or payroll software.

You'll love this job, if...

• You're naturally organized and enjoy keeping things on track.
• You pay attention to the little details.
• You enjoy having variety in your work.
• You like solving problems and figuring out how things work.
• You're comfortable learning new systems and processes.
• You enjoy helping make things easier and more efficient for the people around you.
• You can work independently while still being part of a team.
• You bring solutions to the table, not just problems.
• You're comfortable taking ownership of your responsibilities.
• You're comfortable with a little chaos and uncertainty in your position. We move fast and tasks can change throughout the day. Sometimes we have to roll with the punches to make sure everything gets taken care of!

More About Us

We are a team of women who are empowered by positive change in the world. We strive to create a safe place for women to embrace their wildly beautiful, confident side and offer support on their journey to self-love and appreciation.

From professional photography to women's lingerie and apparel, we are a multi-faceted team looking to provide the highest level of customer experience and satisfaction.