Accounting Specialist (Payroll) 16826820
Listed on 2026-08-23
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Accounting
Payroll, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Compliance
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Accounting Specialist (Payroll)
- Chesapeake, VA
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
OverviewCherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a growing organization in the Chesapeake, VA area seeking an Accounting Specialist (Payroll) to support payroll operations and assist with broader accounting functions.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong payroll experience who is looking to expand into general accounting responsibilities within a collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities- Process and support full-cycle payroll using Paylocity
- Ensure payroll is completed accurately and in compliance with company policies and regulations
- Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, and benefits information
- Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audits
- Support general accounting functions as needed, including:
- Journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assisting with month‑end close
- Accounts payable and/or receivable support
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support finance leadership
- 2+ years of experience in payroll and/or accounting support roles
- Experience with Paylocity required
- Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organization
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Exposure to general accounting (AP, AR, or GL)
- Experience supporting month‑end close processes
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Opportunity to grow beyond payroll into broader accounting responsibilities
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Stable role with long-term growth potential
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Accounting Specialist (Payroll)
- Chesapeake, VA
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
OverviewCherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a growing organization in the Chesapeake, VA area seeking an Accounting Specialist (Payroll) to support payroll operations and assist with broader accounting functions.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong payroll experience who is looking to expand into general accounting responsibilities within a collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities- Process and support full-cycle payroll using Paylocity
- Ensure payroll is completed accurately and in compliance with company policies and regulations
- Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, and benefits information
- Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audits
- Support general accounting functions as needed, including:
- Journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assisting with month‑end close
- Accounts payable and/or receivable support
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support finance leadership
- 2+ years of experience in payroll and/or accounting support roles
- Experience with Paylocity required
- Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organization
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Exposure to general accounting (AP, AR, or GL)
- Experience supporting month‑end close processes
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Opportunity to grow beyond payroll into broader accounting responsibilities
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Stable role with long-term growth potential
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