SRGL3
Located in:
Grand Rapids, MI
Pay: $55,000–$75,000, based on experience
Job Full Description:
A local accounting firm is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a diverse client base of privately and family-owned businesses. This role is responsible for managing payroll processing, payroll tax reporting, bookkeeping, and accounting functions while providing exceptional client service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and enjoys working with a variety of clients in a professional services environment with opportunities for continued growth and development.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process weekly payroll for business clients
- Create payroll summary schedules and supporting documentation
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings
- Review payroll and related reporting prepared by other team members for accuracy
- Research payroll tax regulations and implement necessary updates to ensure compliance
- Perform bookkeeping functions, including bank reconciliations and journal entries
- Prepare financial statements and other accounting reports
- Assist clients with accounting system setup and optimization, primarily using QuickBooks
- Utilize third-party accounting applications to improve bookkeeping efficiency
- Provide QuickBooks training and support to clients and internal staff as needed
- Stay current on accounting technology and software that enhances client service
- Communicate professionally with clients to understand their business needs and provide effective accounting solutions
- Maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive financial information
- Support additional accounting and payroll projects as assigned
Schedule:
Job Experience
- 3–5 years of payroll and/or accounting experience
- Strong understanding of payroll processing and payroll tax reporting requirements
- Experience with bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience with QuickBooks; experience with ADP and Creative Solutions preferred
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong teamwork, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidential information
- Experience providing QuickBooks training and developing accounting solutions for clients preferred
Job Education
Grand Rapids, MI
Susan Delauter
Susan.Delauter@SRGexpress.com
616-608-9681
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