Payroll and AP Specialist

Responsibilities Process and manage payroll for multiple entities, including multi-state and international employees; ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and international payroll regulations. Coordinate with HR to manage employee onboarding, terminations, and payroll changes. Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger accounts; administer payroll-related tax filings and reporting. Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner. Work closely with third-party payroll vendors and ensure data accuracy across systems. Assist with payroll audits and reporting requirements; implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency. Familiarity with commission-based pay structures; need timekeeping reporting and reconciliation experience; need labor reporting experience (internal and external). Multi-entity labor allocation experience is a plus; manage payroll accruals and work with the accounting team on payroll liabilities. Assist with payroll provider evaluation, benefits/open enrollment rollout, and additional payroll/benefit support. Accounts Payable Process accounts payable invoices for multiple avionics entities; develop and maintain relationships with vendors. Maintain up-to-date vendor records, including W-9s, banking details, and contact information. Manage and support credit card and bank reconciliations; process employee expense reports. Monitor and reconcile vendor statements to ensure accounts are current; support month-end closing by reconciling AP ledgers and reviewing AP accruals. Assist with financial audits; collaborate with Purchasing, Inventory, and other departments to resolve invoice or delivery discrepancies. Support the general accounting team as needed; perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications 2-5 years of related accounting and payroll experience. Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with enterprise-level financial software systems and payroll processing platforms; ADP experience a plus. Experience processing multi-entity, multi-state payrolls; working knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations; international payroll knowledge a plus. Effective communication skills within and across accounting, finance, HR teams, and business partners. Strong problem solving, analytical, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. Process-oriented with a mindset for documenting processes and procedures; ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment; team-focused attitude. Reports to: Controller Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Human Resources Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr