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Payroll, APAR Specialist

Full-time

Southwest Accounting Resources

Payroll & AP/AR Specialist
About the Role
Join a fast-paced construction accounting team where technology drives how they work. Youll split your time between payroll and AP/AR using a modern tech stack to keep accurate timely numbers moving in a deadline-driven environment. If you like staying ahead of tight cycles and are comfortable working in multiple systems this role is for you.

Payroll Responsibilities:
  • Keep payroll data accurate and current in payroll system including time worked salaries garnishments PTO benefits and 401(k) deductions.
  • Review computed payroll catch errors quickly and correct them before they affect pay.
  • Record changes that affect net wages (exemptions insurance coverage loan payments and other deductions) for each employee.
  • Process moving expenses performance awards severance payments labor adjustments and PTO conversions.
  • Prepare balance and distribute payroll funding. Enter system adjustments to keep employee records correct and up to date.
  • Use time entry validation and payroll reports to verify accuracy and follow up so entries are complete before each deadline.
  • Maintain payroll records tax withholding setup and earnings and deductions data and periodically audit system data for accuracy.
  • Review monthly tax reporting in our HRIS and help prepare and submit quarterly and yearly tax returns.
  • Prepare and upload monthly HSA wellness files.
  • Answer questions from management employees and third parties on payroll and time recording policies with a service-first attitude.
  • Contribute to payroll projects document processes and recommend improvements that make workflows faster and more automated.
AP/AR Responsibilities
  • Support AR with daily deposits cash entries and cash receipts.
  • Help project teams post monthly billings in ERP.
  • Assist with expense report approvals and invoice routing.
  • Support the AP payment process research vendor payments and help reconcile vendor statements.
  • Track and collect lien waivers from subcontractors.
  • Partner with the Accounting Manager on communication with outside vendors and subcontractors.
  • Support payroll and AP/AR month-end close.
Required Experience
  • 3 years of Accounts Payable and Receivable experience in a high volume corporate environment.
  • General accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of AP procedures
  • Intermediate Excel skills
  • ERP accounting system experience
Preferred
  • Construction industry experience
  • Cloud-based payroll system experience
Skills
  • Comfortable learning and working across multiple systems with strong spreadsheet and database skills and familiarity with payroll processing platforms
  • Strong math analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Able to prioritize and juggle competing tasks under tight deadlines in a high-volume setting
  • Discretion with confidential information and excellent customer service
  • Clear written communication for documentation and correspondence
For immediate consideration email your resume to Thyra at


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Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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