Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

Tupelo Honey is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to partner with our Payroll & AP departments in maintaining a high level of data integrity, confidentiality, and supporting the company-wide payroll & billing process. The Payroll & AP Specialist will be business minded and have a strong working knowledge of payroll systems and processes. Experience with ADP payroll systems is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate is able to adapt to working effectively in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable leading improvement initiatives that require quick thinking and attention to detail. Primary Payroll Responsibilities Administration of HRIS software (ADP) Processing of Gratshare files weekly Payroll Forms requests and processing Assists and maintains weekly payroll cycle processes Weekly and monthly payroll reporting Updates job codes & pay rates in all applicable systems Provides Payroll support, process knowledge, training, and consultation to restaurant management. Promotes and supports an environment of open communication, collaboration, and trust while embodying our core values and confidentiality. Assists managers and team members with understanding and applying Payroll policies and procedures. Executes Payroll projects as directed by the Payroll Manager by assisting with the development, deployment, and maintenance of Payroll programs and initiatives. Responsible for providing recommendations/suggestions to the Payroll Manager when improvement and/or increased efficiency/compliance is recognized Maintains in-depth knowledge of Payroll requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance; escalating to HR Leadership as needed/required. Primary Accounts Payable Responsibilities Vendor statement review Review and request vendor statements on a timely basis (monthly) Find missing invoices, process and retrieve proof of delivery if needed Maintain the vendor statement tracker and statement filing for accurate record keeping Provide vendor support by answering vendor calls and e‑mails as needed Maintain and monitor month end close invoice checklist Assist with weekly check runs by printing and mailing checks Communicate with Operation leadership regarding invoices that need to be reconciled or entered at the store level Maintain our electronic filing cabinet by assigning locations and missing information to database documents Entering, reviewing and coding invoices as needed within NetSuite BillCapture Desired Skills A.O.S. Degree in Business; Business related field Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in payroll processing, compensation related role, or accounting/finance-related role Experience completing a full payroll processing from start to end Experience with high volume, complex data entry, and data integrity Basic understanding of payroll, compensation law, and compliance Ability to utilize basic Excel functions including simple formulas; VLOOKUP; PIVOT TABLES; etc. Required Qualifications Excellent computer aptitude including working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Proven ability to enter and/or compile large amounts of data in short period of time High professional presence and business acumen We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr