Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Your Next Opportunity Is Here - Urgently Hiring Accounting & Payroll Specialists! Job Title: Accounting & Payroll Specialist - Urgently Hiring! Pay: $30.00/hour Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30-40 hours per week, depending on workload) Start Date: ASAP


Looking for a fulfilling role with growth potential? Join our dedicated finance team as an Accounting & Payroll Specialist in Eugene, Oregon, and make a meaningful impact every day. As an Accounting & Payroll Specialist, you'll be instrumental in managing daily financial operations, multi-state payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger reconciliations. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.


What You'll Do
As an Accounting & Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for
• Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll checks using ADP; manage daily personnel updates, mileage, and reimbursements.
• Analyze payroll GL tracking and coding, oversee labor distribution, and post payroll data to the GL.
• Review and track payroll tax payments, perform payroll audits, and complete year-end reporting (W-2s/W-3s).
• Complete monthly balancing and payment of benefit invoices.
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal payroll laws.
• Enter revenue receipts, reconcile bank deposits, and balance revenue cycle and checking accounts.
• Perform month-end balancing of accounts receivable and payroll liability accounts.
• Monitor and audit cash-handling processes, maintaining proper documentation of workpapers.
• Follow up on variances and resolve unbalanced accounts.
• Receive, enter, and pay invoices related to payroll and vendor expenses; act as backup for full AP processing.
• Must be proficient using ADP Workforce Now Software.
• Schedule check runs, resolve purchase order issues, issue stop-payments, and track vendor credit.
• Manage executive expenditure logs for board and finance committee presentations.
• Assist with annual financial audit preparation and historical budget reporting.
• Produce quarterly and annual financial reports; complete compliance surveys for assigned areas.
• Participate in organizational equity and professional development initiatives, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and culturally responsive work environment.


What You'll Bring
The ideal candidate for this role will have
• An associate degree in accounting or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years in general accounting functions and automated payroll processing (5+ years preferred).
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), ADP, and automated financial systems (Sage experience strongly desired).
• Exceptional accuracy, high attention to detail, strong multi-tasking skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, communicate effectively, and perform data entry and 10-key operations.


Why Join Us in Eugene, Oregon?
• Collaborative work environment focused on professional growth.
• Opportunity to lead critical payroll and financial operations.
• Supportive team culture dedicated to organizational excellence.


Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, on-site position in Eugene, Oregon, offering Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM shifts (30-40 hours per week depending on workload). Occasional travel between facilities may be necessary. Flexibility for early morning or evening meetings during peak periods may be required.


Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready to start a rewarding career as an Accounting & Payroll Specialist in Eugene, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don't wait - we're hiring now! #STEUG

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