DescriptionJob Title: Accounting & Payroll Specialist
Location: Burlington VT
Compensation: $65-75K/year negotiable based on experience
Full-time On-site with flexibility to work remotely if needed
Reports to:Accounting Manager
About This Opportunity:
Please consider joining an established family-owned company in Burlington Vermont! This role provides a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional to apply and develop their skills in a supportive and fun work environment. You will collaborate with a committed group of co-workers and will receive extensive on-the-job training. The ideal candidate will be highly organized meticulous willing to learn and be comfortable working independently as well as in team setting.
Your Role:
As an Accounting and Payroll Specialist you will be processing bi-weekly payroll assisting with the employees records maintenance and performing a variety of assigned accounting addition you will be an integral part of the new payroll system selection and implementation team. Your focus will be on ensuring accurate timekeeping payroll tax compliance and proper documentation for both payroll and accounting functions.
Payroll Duties:
- Process bi-weekly payroll and associated taxes
- Monitor accuracy of submitted timesheets
- Maintain mandatory employee records and perform all data entry needed for payroll including pay rate changes required deductions new hires terminations direct deposits W-4s
- Organize pay checks and direct deposit advances for pick-up distribution or mailing
- Maintain highly confidential information
Accounting Duties:
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment entering input into system and processing of weekly A/P
- Maintain accurate W-9 and 1099 records
- Respond to all vendor inquiries promptly
- Reconcile vendor statements research and correct discrepancies
- Maintain accounting files and documentation in accordance with company policies
- Occasionally answer office phone inquiries as backup
- Other administrative duties as assigned
Skills Knowledge and Desired Qualifications:
- 4 years of related experience
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word
- Working knowledge of accounting and payroll software. Sage Peachtree and Sage Abra experience a plus
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work independently possess sound decision-making skills and multi-task to meet deadlines
- Organizational skills with high level of attention to detail
- Strong work ethic professional attitude and reliability
Benefits
Wide selection of health insurance plans with several plans fully paid for by the company for employees and their families
Company-paid dental insurance
Generous paid time off starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation
11 paid holidays
401(K) plan with 4% employer match
Generous pension plan
Life insurance
EAP program
Life insurance
Positive and fun work environment with holiday events and employee appreciation events
Free parking available onsite
Required Experience:
IC
DescriptionJob Title: Accounting & Payroll SpecialistLocation: Burlington VT Compensation: $65-75K/year negotiable based on experienceFull-time On-site with flexibility to work remotely if neededReports to:Accounting ManagerAbout This Opportunity:Please consider joining an established family-owned c...
DescriptionJob Title: Accounting & Payroll Specialist
Location: Burlington VT
Compensation: $65-75K/year negotiable based on experience
Full-time On-site with flexibility to work remotely if needed
Reports to:Accounting Manager
About This Opportunity:
Please consider joining an established family-owned company in Burlington Vermont! This role provides a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional to apply and develop their skills in a supportive and fun work environment. You will collaborate with a committed group of co-workers and will receive extensive on-the-job training. The ideal candidate will be highly organized meticulous willing to learn and be comfortable working independently as well as in team setting.
Your Role:
As an Accounting and Payroll Specialist you will be processing bi-weekly payroll assisting with the employees records maintenance and performing a variety of assigned accounting addition you will be an integral part of the new payroll system selection and implementation team. Your focus will be on ensuring accurate timekeeping payroll tax compliance and proper documentation for both payroll and accounting functions.
Payroll Duties:
- Process bi-weekly payroll and associated taxes
- Monitor accuracy of submitted timesheets
- Maintain mandatory employee records and perform all data entry needed for payroll including pay rate changes required deductions new hires terminations direct deposits W-4s
- Organize pay checks and direct deposit advances for pick-up distribution or mailing
- Maintain highly confidential information
Accounting Duties:
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment entering input into system and processing of weekly A/P
- Maintain accurate W-9 and 1099 records
- Respond to all vendor inquiries promptly
- Reconcile vendor statements research and correct discrepancies
- Maintain accounting files and documentation in accordance with company policies
- Occasionally answer office phone inquiries as backup
- Other administrative duties as assigned
Skills Knowledge and Desired Qualifications:
- 4 years of related experience
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word
- Working knowledge of accounting and payroll software. Sage Peachtree and Sage Abra experience a plus
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work independently possess sound decision-making skills and multi-task to meet deadlines
- Organizational skills with high level of attention to detail
- Strong work ethic professional attitude and reliability
Benefits
Wide selection of health insurance plans with several plans fully paid for by the company for employees and their families
Company-paid dental insurance
Generous paid time off starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation
11 paid holidays
401(K) plan with 4% employer match
Generous pension plan
Life insurance
EAP program
Life insurance
Positive and fun work environment with holiday events and employee appreciation events
Free parking available onsite
Required Experience:
IC
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