Payroll Specialist

• Role: Payroll & Accounts Receivable Specialist
• Industry: Retail/Corporate Services
• Location: NE Minneapolis - Hybrid 2-3x/week on-site (Tuesday/Thursdays, you pick the 3rd day)
• Employment Type: Temp-To-Hire

Why Join Us?

• Outstanding Benefits from Day One!
  • Store credit to use toward company products
  • Work-from-home flexibility
  • 6 weeks of vacation automatically at start!
  • 12 hours annually for medical appointments
  • 401(k) contribution: 3% company contribution 5% company match if you contribute

Company Overview:

A small, employee-focused company with approximately 70 employees is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys handling both payroll processing and A/R responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing -

• Process bi-weekly payroll for under 100 employees using ADP.
• Ensure payroll data is accurate and processed on time, including hours, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.
• Maintain employee payroll records while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Address payroll-related inquiries, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare and manage year-end payroll reports, W-2s, and tax filings.
• Coordinate with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate records and benefits deductions.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll tax laws.
• Assist with audits and ad hoc payroll-related requests.

Accounts Receivable & Credit Management -

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through superior communication and customer service.
• Proactively resolve past-due accounts in a professional and customer-friendly manner.
• Monitor accounts receivable integrity and provide regular updates to the Senior Credit Manager and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze A/R reports, identify trends, and make credit decisions at both the account and order level.
• Handle customer inquiries, process account adjustments, and ensure accurate payments.
• Research and resolve billing and collections inquiries efficiently.
• Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 2 years of payroll processing experience (ADP preferred).
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax laws, and benefits administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll software.
• Experience in business-to-business accounts receivable is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with credit/risk management is a plus.
• SAP experience is a bonus.

Top 3 Traits for Success in This Role:

• Payroll Expertise: At least 2 years of payroll processing experience, preferably with ADP.
• Versatility: Ability to comfortably manage both payroll and accounts receivable responsibilities.
• Attention to Detail: Strong problem-solving and organizational skills to maintain accuracy in financial processing.



If you're looking for a dynamic role that allows you to contribute to both payroll and A/R functions, while enjoying top-tier benefits and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.