Accounting Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join an organization in Brunswick, Georgia in a contract-to-hire capacity. This role supports both payroll and accounts payable operations, helping maintain accurate financial records and timely payment processing across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable handling sensitive payroll matters, and able to collaborate with department leaders to resolve discrepancies efficiently.

Responsibilities:

- Support end-to-end payroll activities by assisting with regular payroll processing and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.

- Review employee time records for completeness and accuracy, making updates and corrections when issues are not resolved at the department level.

- Partner with supervisors and department leadership to investigate and resolve payroll-related questions or discrepancies.

- Prepare and document special payroll deductions, including items such as garnishments, tax levies, and jury duty adjustments.

- Compile and organize payroll data needed for off-cycle or supplemental payroll runs.

- Assist with preparing information required for 941 tax deposit activities and related payroll reporting support.

- Provide backup coverage for payroll operations by maintaining cross-functional knowledge of all key payroll tasks.

- Process invoices for weekly accounts payable payment cycles and help ensure vendor payments are issued accurately and on schedule.

- Contribute to accounts payable support activities through cross-training and assistance with broader AP functions as needed.

Requirements - Experience supporting payroll administration in a multi-department or healthcare-related environment.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoice handling and payment run support.

- Ability to reconcile records, review financial details for accuracy, and resolve discrepancies effectively.

- Familiarity with accounting operations such as journal entries, billing support, and general accounting tasks.

- Experience processing check requests and maintaining proper supporting documentation.

- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

- Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and leadership teams.

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