Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

Waterbury, CT | Onsite
$25-$30/hour | Approximately 35 Hours per Week

Why This Payroll & Accounts Payable Opportunity?

We're partnering with a well-established private country club seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to join its close-knit accounting team. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to payroll, human resources, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and month-end close.

For the right candidate, there is long-term growth potential, including the opportunity to step into a Controller position as part of future succession planning. If you're looking for a stable organization where you can make an impact while expanding your accounting responsibilities, this is an excellent opportunity.

Payroll & Accounts Payable Responsibilities

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• Process payroll through Paychex, including timesheet review, PTO tracking, and employee records maintenance
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• Support HR functions including onboarding, benefits administration, employee files, and personnel documentation
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• Process accounts payable invoices, vendor payments, ACHs, and virtual credit card transactions
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• Perform vendor and bank reconciliations
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• Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliations
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• Support month-end close, financial statement preparation, annual budgeting, and COGS calculations
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• Assist with general office administration and provide exceptional internal customer service
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Preferred Qualifications

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• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
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• Accounts payable experience
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• Experience using Paychex is highly preferred
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• Human resources administrative experience
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• Experience with bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
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• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables
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• Ability to manage confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion
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• Hospitality, restaurant, country club, or food & beverage industry experience is a plus
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Compensation & Benefits

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• $25-$30/hour
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• Approximately 35-hour work week
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• Stable, collaborative accounting team
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• Opportunity to broaden your accounting and HR experience
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• Long-term growth potential, including the possibility of advancing into a Controller role
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