Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Junior Accountant - Payroll/Accounts Payable is responsible for Payables processing activities including Timekeeping, Payroll, Invoice/Payment processing. The position also provides accounting support for the month-end close process and annual audits.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Accounting or Business, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience or more in payroll processing
• 3-5 years of payroll/AP experience with no degree.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, accruals, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Solid communication, technology, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and HRIS / payroll processing systems.
• Experience in healthcare/insurance industry preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Timely recording of financial information in alignment with GAAP principles.
• Process bi-weekly payroll ensuring accuracy and completeness of timecards, time off requests, payroll adjustments and payroll calculations.
• Provide administrative and technical support to employees (payroll & timekeeping).
• Work with Human Resources on processes improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and month-end payroll accruals.
• Perform invoice validation and entry to ensure expenses are recorded accurately and timely.
• Perform weekly AP payment runs to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors.
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance activities including maintaining an organized and efficient filing system for accounts payable transactions.

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