Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Own the day-to-day accounting operations for the company: accounts payable, accounts receivable, weekly payroll, bank reconciliations, and 401(k) administration. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Accounts Receivable - Match customer payments to invoices and keep AR clean and current Collections & Credit - Make collections calls on past-due accounts, monitor credit terms, and run credit checks on new dealer accounts Account Reconciliation - Reconcile payments and resolve short-pays, deductions, and chargebacks on customer accounts Accounts Payable - Enter vendor bills into QuickBooks and prepare weekly payment batches for approval Payroll - Process weekly payroll end-to-end, including overtime, and post payroll to QuickBooks 401(k) Administration - Administer the company 401(k) plan: deferral changes, timely remittances, census data, and year-end compliance support Bank Reconciliations - Complete monthly bank account reconciliations Commissions - Print and mail monthly commission checks Sales Tax - Prepare and file quarterly CA sales tax returns Payment Processing - Process customer credit card payments Month-End Support - Support month-end close: inventory adjustment entries, prepaid and accrual schedules, and recurring revenue reporting by channel and product family Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. This position description is intended to guide the activities of Accounting & Payroll Specialist.It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position Experience Requirements 5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping or accounting operations experience, ideally in manufacturing, distribution, or another inventory-based business Hands-on experience running payroll end-to-end (weekly or biweekly) QuickBooks proficiency and strong Excel skills Experience with retirement plan administration (401(k) remittances, census, compliance testing support) is a strong plus Familiarity with sales tax filings; multi-state exposure is a plus Accuracy and follow-through Discretion with confidential payroll and benefits information Northrock Core Values Trust and Integrity - We recognize that every interaction is an opportunity to earn trust. We strive to operate at the highest level of integrity by delivering what we promise to customers, partners, and each other. Customer-Driven Commitment - We succeed when our customers succeed. We strive to be responsive, reliable, and relationship-focused - anticipating customer needs and supporting them beyond the sale. Grit & Initiative - We value people that can deliver excellent results even in the face of difficulty and adversity.Acting without being prompted is one of our most sought-after personal traits. Relentless Craftsmanship - We strive to build our products right the first time with precision, pride, and attention to every detail. We recognize that our reputation is built upon high-quality dependable produc #J-18808-Ljbffr