Accounting & Payroll Manager

Position Summary

Northern Clearing Inc., is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting/Payroll Manager to manage our day-to-day financial operations. In this dual-capacity role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing multi-cycle payroll, and ensuring all administrative accounting tasks are completed with precision. The ideal candidate is a numbers-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced office environment and maintains the highest level of confidentiality.

Ashland, WI

VP

Full-Time

• Office Administration
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain a digital and physical filing system for all financial records and employee data.
• Audit Support:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for year-end audits or tax reviews.
• Expense Management:
  Review and process employee expense reports and reimbursements.
• Payroll Administration
• Cycle Management:
  Process accurate and timely payroll for weekly pay cycles for all employees.
• Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and labor laws.
• Benefits & Deductions:
  Manage employee with holdings, including health insurance, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, and PTO tracking.
• Year-End Reporting:
  Coordinate the issuance of W-2s, 1099s, and tax filings.
• General Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Accounts Payable (AP):
  Review, code, and process vendor invoices; reconcile monthly statements and manage payment schedules.
• Accounts Receivable (AR):
  Generate client invoices, track collections, and perform bank deposits.
• Reconciliation:
  Perform daily and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy.
• Financial Reporting:
  Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow reports.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or payroll administration.
• Software Proficiency:
  Expert-level knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Foundation).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

• Detail Orientation:
  High level of accuracy in data entry and financial calculations.
• Integrity:
  Proven ability to handle sensitive financial and personal employee information with discretion.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and employees.

Salary: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour

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