Payroll Accounting Coordinator

TEC Group - Troy, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Troy, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Accounting Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the accounting and payroll department by performing various clerical tasks. This position ensures accuracy and efficiency in financial record-keeping, payroll processing, and reporting. The coordinator assists in accounts payable and receivable functions, reconciles bank statements, and contributes to month-end close procedures, thereby helping to maintain the financial health and integrity of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Prepares and processes bank funding file.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
• Processes bi-weekly or weekly payroll for employees accurately and on time using the payroll software provided.
• Ensures time reports entered are accurate and approved by managers. Verifies and enters hours to be paid to employees.
• Prepares and distributes Payroll reports to management.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as laptop, docking station, scanner/copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers and co-workers.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven verbal and written communication.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, data entry, etc.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance