Payroll Specialist — Hybrid, Employee-Owned Firm

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation, sick, volunteer time, PTO, &

Hybrid/flexible schedules

401(k) matching & profit-sharing

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI to support timesheet administration, payroll processing, reporting, and compliance. This role collaborates with employees and the Organizational Effectiveness team to ensure accurate payroll data and timely payroll execution.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent experience) and 2–5 years of payroll processing experience, with strong knowledge of payroll regulations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 2-5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act provisions and prevailing wage requirements for government-funded projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint and/or Paycor is a plus.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with others.
• Comfortable managing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review timesheets weekly for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Resolve timesheet issues with employees.
• Approve timesheets and export files for payroll processing.
• Finalize weekly payroll for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify time, attendance, bonuses, deductions, and payroll transactions.
• Support Davis-Bacon Act compliance on government-funded projects.
• Generate payroll reports for management and analyze payroll expenses and trends.
• Collaborate with Organizational Effectiveness to correct discrepancies.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll data.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Discretion with confidential data

Independent work

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vantagepoint

Paycor

Job description

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI to support timesheet administration, payroll processing, reporting, and compliance. This role collaborates with employees and the Organizational Effectiveness team to ensure accurate payroll data and timely payroll execution.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent experience) and 2–5 years of payroll processing experience, with strong knowledge of payroll regulations and