General Ledger Support Specialist

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data‑driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work.

At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.

Initiates, answers, and logs all client calls concerning the General Ledger Reporting Service; performs associated troubleshooting and assists users to maximize client retention, maintain relationships with referring CPAs, and to explain and maintain the integrity of accounting data supplied to clients and CPAs.

• Supports the General Ledger Reporting Service by fielding inbound calls and making outbound calls to clients and CPAs. May also distribute product information internally to Paycor/Paychex users. Meets goals for telephone and e‑mail response time to ensure quality customer service.
• Maintains knowledge of payroll and all ancillary products and services in order to assist branch personnel with general ledger and accounting issues.
• Assists clients and CPAs with entry of new client information into the General Ledger Reporting Service to ensure accuracy.
• Provides technical expertise regarding internet practices and PC functions in order to assist clients and CPAs with PC‑related procedures, including file download, editing files, and import/export functions.
• Supports clients and CPAs on accounting software such as Quick Books, Peachtree, Creative Solutions, and Datafaction to assist with import/export, making/deleting transactions, adding to/changing charts of accounts, and other troubleshooting. Proficient in all other supported third‑party accounting software packages and Microsoft Excel in order to support clients.
• Utilizes familiar accounting terminology when speaking with accountants, but is also able to interpret the needs of clients with limited accounting knowledge to ensure that appropriate level of customer service is provided.
• Manually creates accounting data for clients and CPAs when the system is unavailable to ensure timely receipt of information.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and administers training programs for all new and current employees to optimize level of effectiveness and ability.
• Logs phone calls and email in order to build and maintain a database of client and CPA interactions.
• You will be required to work mandatory overtime during peak seasons to meet the demands of the business.

• H.S. Diploma - Required
• College degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in Small business accounting utilizing accounting software to perform tasks such as payroll, balancing bank statements, budgeting, and monitoring cash flow.

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

• We value your well‑being:
  We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time:
  From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work‑life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development:
  Our award‑winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective:
  Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
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