Accounts Payable and Payroll Accountant

Company - Baker's Best Catering and Gordon's Fine Wine & Liquors

Come join a dynamic and growing company as an Accounts Payable and Payroll Accountant (reporting to the Controller and Director of HR) and work collaboratively with employees company-wide while engaging in multiple facets of Accounting and Finance. We are looking for someone that wants to have a challenging and dynamic role within the Finance team of a growing organization.

A positive attitude is a must as well as teamwork and a willingness to learn. The position primarily carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas:
Accounts Payable and Payroll.

• Timely and accurate AP voucher entry (both manually and via AP automation)
• Manage AP automation system (inc. all scanning, approval workflows, etc.)
• Apply correct general ledger and project codes to the AP vouchers
• Respond to vendor phone and mail inquiries
• Review and process employee expense reports bi-weekly
• Coordinate processing of vendor payments weekly
• Promptly communicate any vendor pricing or payment timing issues and assist in resolving disputed terms or transactions
• Complete vendor reconciliations monthly
• Assist in posting cash receipts and researching banking activity, as needed.
• Assist with various business process improvements.
• Back-up to various team member functions
• Meet all process and reporting deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Process payroll for employees accurately and on time
• Calculate and enter payroll deductions, such as taxes, benefits, and garnishments
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
• Resolve any payroll discrepancies or issues in a timely manner
• Generate payroll reports for management and accounting purposes
• Assist with year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ Accounts Payable and/or payroll experience or related experience.
• Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines with a strong emphasis on organizational skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills with ability to collaborate well with the organization.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft business applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Must be positive, detail-oriented, analytical, organized, team oriented and driven problem solver.
• Ability to work well independently or within a collaborative group.
• Ability to act with empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• General understanding of automation systems
• Proficiency with web-based ERP systems (i.e. Oracle Net Suite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or Infor). Net Suite Experience preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll software (i.e. Bamboo HR, Paylocity, Paychex, Workday, etc.)
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and payroll laws
• Experience with benefits administration and managing employee deductions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.