Payroll Specialist

Cogent Analytics; Schwenksville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to lead all payroll operations for utility clients facing emergencies and outages. You will plan, coordinate, and execute payroll with strict accuracy and confidentiality.

This role requires strong data entry, Excel proficiency, and teamwork to support the corporate team during rapid response scenarios. Join a mission-driven team delivering reliable restoration services while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Proven data entry experience with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily sales postings and reconcile sales transactions.
• Verify and upload accounts payable invoices into our accounting system.
• Conduct bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Process payroll efficiently and accurately, including handling garnishments.
• Maintain high standards of data entry accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with team members to accomplish departmental goals.
• Handle sensitive financial and payroll information with confidentiality.
• Assisting with any additional duties needed.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is a premier utility company specializing in rapid response and storm chasing to utility companies and contractors in need of a quick reaction force to repair power outages when they need it most. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we provide reliable and efficient solutions to help our clients restore power quickly and effectively during emergencies and adverse weather conditions while ensuring operational efficiency and financial sustainability. Our customers are our communities, and when they need us, we are there.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Payroll Specialist to lead and manage all payroll for utility companies facing emergencies and power outages. They will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing; while supporting and assisting the rest of the corporate team.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily sales postings and reconcile sales transactions
• Verify and upload accounts payable invoices into our accounting system
• Conduct bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy
• Process payroll efficiently and accurately, including handling garnishments
• Maintain high standards of data entry accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with team members to accomplish departmental goals
• Handle sensitive financial and payroll information with confidentiality
• Assisting with any additional duties needed

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Proven experience in accurate and dependable data entry
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial and payroll information
• Team player mindset
• Effective communication
• Strong organization skills

$60,000 - $80,000 a year

Join our team and play a key role in supporting our mission to provide reliable and effective rapid response and restoration services to utility companies. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for fleet management and emergency preparedness, we invite you to apply for the position of Fleet Manager. Take the next step in your career and contribute to our commitment to excellence and innovation.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.