Payroll Specialist

Cogentanalytics; Schwenksville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogentanalytics is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to lead and manage all payroll for our clients in the utility sector, including emergency response scenarios. You will plan, coordinate, and execute payroll activities while supporting the corporate team.

You will handle daily postings, reconciliations, garnishments, and data entry with a high standard of confidentiality, collaborating with colleagues to meet departmental goals. Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred.

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 (Excel)

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

Payroll processing

Data entry accuracy

Confidentiality

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

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.

• 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
• 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

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.