Payroll Specialist

*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESOINSIBLITIES:* * Checks employee expense reports for accuracy and approve checks for direct deposit.
* Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
* Sort and distribute incoming mail.
* Process check-requests.
* Review & Audit credit card bills.
* Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for check and distribute checks accordingly.
* 1099 maintenance for vendors as necessary.
* Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll & expense reports.
* Assist in month end closing.
* Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
* Assist the Payroll Manager with payroll duties.
* Assist with other projects as needed.
*QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS* * Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred; Associate’s acceptable.
* Previous experience in an accounting department with payroll experience preferred * Understand how to calculate and analyze figures.
* Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel formulas, including formulating data into Excel spreadsheets.
* Knowledge of other accounting software, Great Plains preferred.
* Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures.
* Strong attention to detail.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS* Requires sitting, standing, and occasional light lifting.
Job Type: Full-time