Accounting & Payroll Manager

Accounting & Payroll Manager Location: Ashland, WI Reports To: VP Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary Northern Clearing Inc., is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting/Payroll Manager to manage our day-to-day financial operations. In this dual-capacity role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing multi-cycle payroll, and ensuring all administrative accounting tasks are completed with precision. The ideal candidate is a numbers-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced office environment and maintains the highest level of confidentiality. Key Responsibilities 1. Office Administration Record Keeping: Maintain a digital and physical filing system for all financial records and employee data. Audit Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for year-end audits or tax reviews. Expense Management: Review and process employee expense reports and reimbursements. 2. Payroll Administration Cycle Management: Process accurate and timely payroll for Weekly pay cycles for all employees. Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and labor laws. Benefits & Deductions: Manage employee withholdings, including health insurance, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, and PTO tracking. Year-End Reporting: Coordinate the issuance of W-2s, 1099s, and tax filings. 3. General Accounting & Bookkeeping Accounts Payable (AP): Review, code, and process vendor invoices; reconcile monthly statements and manage payment schedules. Accounts Receivable (AR): Generate client invoices, track collections, and perform bank deposits. Reconciliation: Perform daily and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy. Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow reports. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or payroll administration. Software Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Foundation) Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs). Preferred Skills Detail Orientation: High level of accuracy in data entry and financial calculations. Integrity: Proven ability to handle sensitive financial and personal employee information with discretion. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr EmergencyMD