Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist

$45,000 - $57,000/Yr

Profit Wise Accounting - Huntsville, AL

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist at Profit Wise Accounting is responsible for managing payroll operations and maintaining accurate financial records for small to medium-sized businesses. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, proficiency in QuickBooks, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with GAAP and payroll regulations. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is integral to the firm's commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and examine financial records, statements, and reports.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather financial data and support decision-making processes.
• Assist with the implementation of accounting systems and procedures.
• Conduct financial audits to identify potential risks and recommend improvements.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices in corporate finance.
• Organize and compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages in order to draft relevant reports.
• Handle payroll record updates by keeping changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
• Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Manage employee deductions and other liabilities.
• Ensure proper payroll information maintenance by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Answer questions and requests related to payroll information.
• Help payroll manager with all internal and external audits.
• Ensure employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and confidential information.
• Perform review and verification of source documents.
• Facilitate company compliance according to federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Retrieve and assess information in order to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Determine payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments.
• Draft relevant year-end reports, as well as weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience with QuickBooks (Required)
• 2 years of experience in a public accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of accounting best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements
• Experience with high volume multi-state payroll

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Thomson Reuters / Accounting CS Software
• Prior experience working in a public accounting firm
• Aptitude for working in a team environment while also being able to self-direct workload

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching
• Professional development assistance
• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus