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Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Thrive PEO is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join our Tulsa-based team. In this role, you'll manage payroll for assigned client groups while also contributing to key accounting operations, including 401(k) reviews, monthly reconciliations, benefits billing, and tax processing. If you're detail-oriented, thrive on accuracy, and enjoy balancing numbers with client service, this is the role for you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Thrive PEO has been recognized as Tulsa's Best HR Outsourcing Company for four consecutive years.

• Supporting a wide variety of clients means every day is different. You gain exposure to different industries, cultures, processes and personalities, keeping your job interesting and engaging.

• You'll join a collaborative team where your coworkers will feel a lot like family.

• You'll know that your work makes a meaningful difference supporting local businesses and their employees.

• Thrive offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes health coverage, retirement options, and more.

What You Will Do

• Process regular, special, and off-cycle payrolls accurately, including earnings, deductions, benefits, and taxes.

• Maintain employee records (new hires, terminations, changes, garnishments, direct deposit, tax setup) in compliance with regulations.

• Reconcile payroll registers, resolve discrepancies, and prepare reports for clients and internal teams.

• Provide first-line support to clients and employees on payroll questions and HRIS navigation.

• Perform weekly 401(k) contribution reviews, approve funding, and resolve exceptions.

• Process and reconcile benefit deductions and carrier invoices to ensure accuracy.

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and support month-end close activities.

• Process payroll tax payments and filings while monitoring payroll liability accounts.

• Assist with payroll, benefits, and financial audits by providing documentation and reconciliations.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely service delivery.

• Document procedures and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

You'll Know You're a Good Fit for This Position If You Have.

• 3+ years of combined payroll processing and accounting/bookkeeping experience (PEO or multi-client payroll is a plus).

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.

• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, benefit deductions, and 401(k) remittance processes.

• Proficiency with payroll/HRIS and accounting systems, plus strong Excel skills.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Clear and professional communication skills, with discretion in handling confidential information.

If you're ready to bring your payroll and accounting expertise to a role where accuracy and client service go hand-in-hand, Thrive PEO wants to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that values collaboration, growth, and making a meaningful impact.

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the quickly growing Tely Team. This is a key role supporting our Finance and HR functions to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment. As our Payroll Specialist, you will bring attention to detail, a strong understanding of payroll practices, and a desire to take ownership of the payroll process while working cross-functionally to support our growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls for a multi-state employee base, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

• Calculate and record payroll related journal entries in the accounting system (QuickBooks and eventually NetSuite).

• Review and validate approved timecards, employee reimbursements, and other compensation-related inputs prior to payroll submission.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a high level of accuracy and compliance.

• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure updates are processed accurately in collaboration with HR.

• Assist our third-party tax firm performing payroll tax filings through responding to related information requests.

• Prepare and distribute payroll reports for leadership.

• Assist HR team in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• Paylocity experience
• 3-7 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth company is a plus.
• General understanding of US GAAP or IFRS accounting is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Paylocity is preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll best practices and compliance fundamentals.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over deliverables.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally with HR and Finance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines consistently.

• Monday to Friday
• 40 hours per week

• Boulder, CO 80304 (Required)

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid time off

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is searching for a full-time Payroll Accounting Coordinator to join our team at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. You will be responsible for completing payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. You will also collaborate with team members to prepare weekly and monthly operating results. If you enjoy fast-paced work, and seek hands-on learning, our Sportservice team invites you to apply today. Pay $22.00 – $28.00 / hour Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at > . What we offer We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including: Weekly pay Employee assistance program Training and development opportunities Employee discounts Flexible work schedules Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement. What will you do? Ensure the payroll complies with local, state, federal, and company policies Partner with managers to ensure all team members are paid accurately Act as a point of contact for team members who have questions about their pay Process union dues deductions and prepare check requests for payment Review and process purchase orders and invoices in the accounts payable system for approval More about you Prior experience in payroll accounting preferred Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices Above average Microsoft Office Suite skills and computerized accounting skills is required Strong guest service orientation, with a focus on accuracy in handling confidential information Physical requirements Ability to understand and take appropriate action on all payroll-related issues Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including excellent Excel skills Beneficial to have proior work experience in a payroll or accounting position Shift details Days M-F Source: Hospitality Online #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Respond to requests for payroll information. Process wage and employment verifications. Process seasonal payroll for Camp and Kettles. A Payroll, Accounting, Associate, Processing

The ideal candidate for the Payroll Staff Accountant position will be able to verify, process, organize and reconcile time and attendance as well as record those events to the general ledger and reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts monthly; this person should be able to work independently and as part of a team. They must be well-organized, detail oriented, and can adapt to our dynamic environment. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Collect and summarize timekeeping information
• Reconcile timekeeping data between the POS system and the payroll system and resolve any issues
• Organize and process both scheduled and interim payroll calculations and disbursements
• Manage the bi-weekly vacation accrual process
• Manage Eselfserve employee groups and manager settings
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Maintain historical records by organizing and managing documentation
• Protect organization value by keeping information confidential
• Drive improvements to the design and execution of financial controls within our corporate office and field operations
• Assist in month end closing and reconciliation process
• Create, analyze, and distribute financial reports
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Organize and manage Petty Cash Disbursements
• Organize and manage weekly office deposit
• Serve as a critical support link between human resources and payroll for tracking of payroll issues including:
• Resolving pay card issues
• Assisting with onboarding issues
• Correcting employee demographics
• Assisting with employee department and store transfers
• Employee vacation and sick leave accrual issues and policy changes
• Coordinating with the benefits specialist to track/update employee benefit plan deductions
• Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

Degree in accounting or finance preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with experience in general ledger accounting software and reporting tools, preferably with Restaurant365. Knowledge of Restaurants a plus. Candidate must be motivated, well organized, detail-oriented, and able to get results in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Candidate must be a team player and demonstrate strong analytical abilities and a positive, can-do mentality. Must be able to pass a background check.

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The Payroll Accounting Supervisor supervises a payroll accounting team to ensure efficient operations and compliance. The position oversees the accuracy of over 70 liability account reconciliations and the timely resolution of outstanding reconciling differences essential for financial compliance. Additionally, the role manages quarterly filings for tax returns and unemployment reporting, while serving as the primary liaison with the ADP service provider for effective communication and issue resolution.

The anticipated starting salary for this position is $85k, dependent upon experience.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures payroll reconciliations are completed by the prescribed internal deadlines and the deadlines set forth by DHRM. Works with accountants, benefits, and external departments to resolve any discrepancies monthly and before the end of the fiscal year;
• Files quarterly unemployment reports to VEC, other state agencies, and the Department of Taxation by the prescribed deadlines;
• Works with the external vendor to balance and submit 941s, 941 amendments, and state quarterly filing by the prescribed deadlines, and reconciles calendar year end 941s, and 1042s to W2s. Acts as point of contact with the external vendor;
• Responsible for the supervision of the Payroll Accounting team and all aspects of performance management including training, goal setting, monitoring and delivery of work efforts, and providing feedback through verbal updates and written performance reviews to the teams. Adheres to legal and university policies and procedures and undertakes disciplinary actions as needed; and
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated experience (typically 3-5 years) in payroll related account reconciliations and supervisory experience (typically 1-2 years);
• Experience working with large amounts of payroll data using excel and analyzing the data for discrepancies or errors;
• Knowledge of payroll best practices, accounting, working with the general ledger, account reconciliations, complex HR/Payroll systems, and calendar and fiscal year end reporting (W2s/1042s);
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll tax laws and regulations, familiarity with FLSA, overtime rules and wage garnishment laws, and an understanding of benefits deductions and retirement deductions; and
• Ability to work collaboratively with end users, internal and external departments, providing clear and effective communication on policies and process requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in payroll for a large, complex organization or higher education is preferred;
• Experience with multi-state and international taxation is a plus; and
• Workflow Optimization: Awareness of techniques to streamline operations, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency by proactively identifying opportunities for transformative improvements.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Payroll Accounting Supervisor at . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.

Posting Open Date: January 22, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 5, 2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

• Review timesheets and timesheet adjustments for the upcoming pay period. is
• Enter transactions and correct data errors in the Infor Payroll system.
• Process garnishment, stipend, and union dues.
• Assist in the formatting of the bank ACH file using Infor MHC.
• Respond to payroll questions from Valley Water staff
• Perform filing and archiving of payroll backup documentation.

• Excel proficiency.
• Computer proficiency.
• Dedicated, persistent and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multitask.
• Willingness to learn.

DUTIES

• Prepare and record all payroll related transaction in the general ledger such as labor distribution and maintains payroll related schedules in Excel
li>Prepare reports and spreadsheets using ADP report function and Excel for budget process, financial reports and as required
• Review personnel activity timecards to ensure accuracy and compliance with funders terms and conditions
• Reconcile payroll general ledger account
• Manage and reconcile on benefit premium payments for employees on leave of absence
• Reconcile employee benefits in ADP payroll with vendor invoices
• Responsible for system maintenance for ADP WorkForce Now and Time & Attendance
• Act as backup person to assist with processing semi-monthly payroll for 500+ employees, performing manual paycheck and accrual calculations, maintaining and processing employee garnishments, and reviewing payroll transactions and timecards
• Reconcile sick and vacation accrual balances
• Train supervisors on Time & Attendance and payroll policies
• Partner with Human Resources Staff to coordinate any employee related issues that impact payroll processing
• Other duties as assigned to ensure department objectives are met

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years of experience in accounting with cost allocation and payroll processing with ADP; experience with electronic timekeeping system and Payroll Report Writing a plus.
• Must have solid knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes and garnishment laws

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred; verifiable work experience may be substituted for college level education.

COMPETENCIES

·    Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office programs; advanced proficiency in Excel preferred

· Require strong analytical skills and attention to detail in an ever-changing environment; must have the ability to multi-tasks