Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Day-to-Day Core Responsibilities:

• Reconcile payroll disbursements and ensure payroll transactions are accurate.

• Code payroll-related expenses to the appropriate general ledger (GL) accounts (which will be trained)

• Gather and validate payroll and financial data for processing and reporting.

• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries in QuickBooks.

• Maintain a strong understanding of the organization's chart of accounts and GL structure.

• Process full-cycle payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

• Reconcile employee hours and payroll expenses.

• Review coach employment agreements to verify pay rates, stipends, and compensation structures.

• Process payroll deductions, including garnishments and other withholdings.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and reconciliation issues.

• Ensure compliance with payroll policies, tax regulations, and internal controls.