Payroll Specialist

hahoc; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401K Savings Plan

Job summary

Hearts & Hands Of Care, Inc is seeking a Payroll Specialist/Accounting Assistant to join our accounting team in Anchorage. The role focuses on bi-weekly payroll via QuickBooks and supports the accountant with accounts payable and routine audits.

The position requires a high school diploma with bookkeeping coursework and at least one year of related experience; familiarity with QuickBooks and accounting software is essential. We offer competitive benefits and standard business hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some bookkeeping coursework.
• One year of related experience required.
• Experience with QuickBooks and accounting software preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reviews accounts payable invoices, assigns vendor numbers and confirms correct accounting codes.
• Enters vendor information into accounting software and verifies data accuracy.
• Issues payments to vendors as approved and processes routine monthly payments.
• Processes payroll and related tasks, and generates payroll reports for management.
• Prepare monthly inventory control reports and respond to questions from vendors.

Skills

Basic bookkeeping

Organizational skills

Written/verbal communication

Typing 30 wpm

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Accounting software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some bookkeeping coursework

Associate degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

JOB TITLE: Payroll Specialist/ Accounting Assistant

SALARY: DOE

REPORTS TO: Accountant

BASIC FUNCTION: This position performs a variety of tasks to assist the accountant; primary function is to prepare and process the bi-weekly payroll through Quickbooks; other duties include internal auditing functions, and act as backup for the accountant.

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews accounts payable invoices, assigns vendor numbers and similar identifying data, and confirms correct accounting codes were used.
• Enters vendor information into accounting software system; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly.
• Issues payments to vendors as approved.
• Processes routine monthly payments as approved.
• Answers vendor questions by researching accounts.
• Processes payroll and performs all associated tasks.
• Generates monthly payroll reports for management.
• Prepares monthly inventory control reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREDSKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to type 30 words per minute.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient with Quickbooks
• Experience with accounting software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with some bookkeeping coursework. Associate degree preferred.
• One year of related experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday thru Friday

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Savings Plan

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required of an employee in this position. HAHOC reserves the right to require that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development).

Hearts & Hands Of Care, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, and parenthood.