Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Payroll / Accounting Specialist – Finance Department DebtBlue, LLC is a fast‑growing debt settlement organization committed to helping individuals and families regain financial stability. We serve with integrity, compassion, and excellence-helping people restore peace of mind and move toward a stronger financial future. If you value meaningful work and want to make an impact, you'll feel at home here. Job Summary We're looking for a highly skilled Payroll Accounting Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has deep expertise in QuickBooks and full-cycle payroll processing . The ideal candidate is accurate, detail-oriented, and confident managing multi-state payroll and complex payroll workflows. If you're a payroll expert who enjoys problem-solving, loves clean numbers, and values getting employees paid correctly and on time, we'd love to meet you. A Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time Oversee payroll processing through our provider ( iSolved ) Maintain accurate payroll records (earnings, deductions, garnishments, tax filings) Ensure federal, state, and local payroll compliance Reconcile payroll accounts and fix discrepancies Manage payroll tax filings, W-2s, and all year-end reporting Process benefits deductions, PTO accruals, bonuses, and commissions Work with HR on onboarding, terminations, and employee changes Respond to employee payroll questions professionally and promptly Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll data Support payroll-related audits Assist accounting with journal entries and payroll reconciliations Help maintain and update SOPs and internal documentation Core Competencies 3–5+ years of payroll processing experience Strong experience with QuickBooks and Payroll processing agent Solid understanding of payroll tax laws and compliance Experience with multi-state payroll Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting High accuracy, excellent organization, strong time management Key Behaviors Aligned with DebtBlue Values Growth Mindset Relentlessly pursue improvement and commit to becoming your best self. Your mindset determines your ceiling. Empathy Listen first, act with compassion, and treat every person with dignity and understanding-because dignity is not negotiable. Empowering Help clients overcome adversity by guiding them toward solutions that restore confidence and financial control. Ownership Own the outcome in every interaction. Practice disciplined accountability-no excuses, just results. Focus Play the next play. Execute with precision and win through attention to detail. Integrity Protect the standard by doing the right thing-always, especially when no one is watching. Equal Opportunity Employer DebtBlue, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr