Payroll/Accounting Specialist

Elevate Your Career as a Payroll/Accounting Clerk with a fast growing Company!

Are you an ambitious accounting professional eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your skills are valued and your contributions make a difference? If so, we want you on our team!

About Us

Ascendo Resources is representing a powerful, growing company. They are dedicated to excellence and innovation, providing top-notch solutions to our clients and setting new standards in the industry. Their team is composed of talented professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to continuous improvement. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a motivated Payroll/Accounting Specialist to join their ranks and help drive their success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll and administrative duties to include:

• Enter, review, and process employment actions in PaychexFlex Now including entering new hire information, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Research and resolve any payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Review, respond, and process wage garnishment orders in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Prepare and review all payroll reports for accuracy, prior to final payroll processing.
• Set-up Tax Jurisdiction information to add new states as employees are hired nationally, including all required follow-up with Paychex Flex and state agencies.
• Maintain knowledge of payroll systems and accounting, as well as Federal/State wage & hour laws.
• Manage Timesheets to include adding new hires, running reports, and transferring data to QuickBooks and troubleshoot when necessary.
• Respond promptly and courteously to all payroll inquiries from employees.
• Laptop management: Send new hires laptops and retrieve as employees depart the organization. This includes working with IT to reset previously utilized computers for future use.
• Assist the accounting team with questions on the payroll account bank statement.
• Ensure all required monthly and quarterly tax reports are run by PaycheckFlex.
• Run reports and reconcile invoices for benefits.
• Process employment verifications and enter ledger reports in QuickBooks.
• Monthly reconciliation of Timesheet, QuickBooks, and ADP time off balances.
• Assist with the maintenance of documentation for all transactions in support of organizational financial requirements including audits, legal notices, or other regulatory compliance.
• Maintain employee and customer records in QuickBooks, Timesheets, PaycheckFlex.
• Answer incoming phone calls and direct the calls to the appropriate consultant. While doing so, promote a customer service mindset to ensure strong support for our clients, consultants, and employees.
• Provide routine office tasks, such as filing, generating reports, order office supplies, process mail, send out shipments.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Partner with peers to ensure managing tasks effectively which includes cross training for coverage purposes.

Accounts Payable duties to include:

• Reconcile bank account with QuickBooks
• Cash Management
• Record payroll into QuickBooks
• Ensure revenue and expense recognition
• Follow-up with vendors
• Enter bills for 1099s and W2s
• Troubleshoot 1099 payment issues

Skills and Qualifications:

• Requires 2 years of experience in Payroll Software (Paychex Flex Preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, Teams Required
• Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop Accounting preferred
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Excellent Customer Service
• Ability to operate with urgency and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision with latitude for independent judgment while meeting the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work both independently and with a team.
• On-site in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Salary:

• $50k-$55k Benefits
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Full Benefits (Health, Vison, & Dental)

DIVERSTIY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.