Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Salary: $65,000+ (flexible based on experience)

Benefits: Competitive benefits package

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 100% In-Office

Execu Source is partnering with a well-established organization seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with experience in both payroll and accounting who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and takes pride in delivering accurate financial and payroll support.

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Utilize ADP to process weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bonus, and off-cycle payrolls.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax laws, garnishments, deductions, and payroll regulations.
• Audit payroll reports, calculations, carrier feeds, and system data to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll transactions within the ERP system.
• Support accounting functions by maintaining accurate financial records related to payroll activity.
• Manage monthly benefits billing and assist with paid leave administration.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, audits, reporting, and compliance.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and accounting processes while helping resolve discrepancies.

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Experience with payroll journal entries, reconciliations, or other accounting support functions.
• HRIS experience required; ADP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, compliance, and payroll accounting principles.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to successfully complete a background check and drug screening.