Strategic Payroll & Collections Specialist — ESOP Benefits

METCUT RESEARCH ASSOC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401K match plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

METCUT RESEARCH ASSOC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll/Collections Administrator to support our Accounting Department. The role handles biweekly payroll processing, payroll tax reporting, and collections activities on overdue receivables, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of payroll experience, proficiency with ADP and Excel, and strong organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency with payroll software, preferably ADP, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and payroll best practices.
• Experience with accounts receivable, collections, and cash application.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review and validate time entries, hours worked, PTO, and leave balances.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, garnishments, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and company policies.
• Prepare and file payroll tax reports and support year-end processes (W-2s, 1099s).
• Maintain confidential payroll records and respond to inquiries.
• Support payroll audits and system improvements.
• Contact customers regarding past-due invoices and outstanding balances.
• Monitor aging reports and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Apply customer payments and support accounts receivable reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

METCUT RESEARCH ASSOC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll/Collections Administrator to support our Accounting Department. The role handles biweekly payroll processing, payroll tax reporting, and collections activities on overdue receivables, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of payroll experience, proficiency with ADP and Excel, and strong organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.