Accountant/Payroll Specialist

$41,600 - $72,800/Yr

Jarvis Metals Recycling - Lubbock, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Lubbock, TX

Primary Metal Manufacturing

About the position

The Accountant/Payroll Specialist at Jarvis Metals Recycling, Inc. is responsible for supporting the Controller in various accounting functions, including payroll processing and month-end responsibilities. This full-time role involves managing the general ledger for multiple companies, ensuring accurate payroll submissions, and participating in audits and special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Managing General Ledger for Multi-Companies.
• Reviewing monthly financial activity for accounts and company codes in the area of responsibility.
• Completing month-end close, year-end close, audits, and other special projects.
• Preparing journal entries, general ledger account analysis, and reconciliations.
• Conducting bank reconciliations and application of customer payments.
• Preparing, analyzing, and reviewing documents related to payroll processing, leave reporting, benefits deductions, tax withholding, and reconciliations.
• Processing and reconciling payroll on a monthly schedule.
• Ensuring all payroll deductions are correct.
• Filing taxes electronically each payday to comply with time restrictions.
• Posting EFT transfers into accounting.
• Reconciling payroll bank accounts monthly.
• Creating payroll reports (monthly, quarterly, yearly, miscellaneous) and pay items as needed.
• Entering new employees into the payroll system and terminating exiting employees.
• Adhering to strict deadlines regarding Sales Tax, Payroll Tax, Child Support, etc.
• Completing special projects as assigned by the Controller or CFO.

Requirements

• Bilingual preferred
• 2 years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in accounting software, particularly QuickBooks
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance
• Experience in account analysis

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health savings account
• On-the-job training
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan
• Paid sick time