What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting / Payroll Specialist position at Sanderson Stewart a sanbell company?
Accounting/Payroll Specialist
Billings, MT
Billings, MT
We welcome you to consider Sanbell as the next step in your exciting career as an Accounting/Payroll Specialist.
Sanbell is a multi-disciplinary engineering, community planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Western United States. Built by merging 5 strong firms with similar foundational and cultural values, our team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, surveyors, and designers is now stronger. We are 200 team members strong with 10 office locations in Montana, Colorado, Nevada, and California. By joining the Sanbell team, you will have the opportunity to work and grow alongside a large network of Cool Smart Talented Professionals (CSTP), with a variety of technical expertise, years of experience, and vast knowledge of the engineering industry.
Our team of professionals collaborate on a multitude of diverse and exciting public and private projects. We believe we must think beyond the basic requirements of engineering, beyond our entrenched assumptions, and creatively design practical solutions that work. Because the success of every project affects the entire community. That passion for creative but practical solutions has driven Sanbell to become a regional, award-winning planning, design, and engineering firm.
Sanbell offers competitive compensation, including excellent benefits for retirement, health care, dental, vacation, and holidays (see below for more information).
Job Summary: Sanbell is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting/Payroll Specialist to join a dynamic team in our Billings, Montana office. This role will report to the Director of Finance and support the accounting, payroll and project management functions across the entire firm. If you are passionate about numbers and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Process routine accounting transactions for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
- Organize and maintain accounting records and data
- Process accounting of payroll, calculating gross pay, deductions, net pay, and managing payroll changes like salary adjustments, new hires and terminations
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll tax requirements
- Assist in managing employee benefit programs, including 401(k), group insurance and paid time off.
- Review and verify timesheet data, reconcile discrepancies and ensure compliance company policies
- Assist with accounts receivable cycle; preparation of invoices and collections, process incoming payments, prepare bank deposits and reconciliations
- Assist with accounts payable cycle; receiving and reviewing vendor invoices and expense reports, obtaining necessary approvals and processing for payment
- Assist Finance Director with general account analysis and reconciliations, preparation of accounting reports, and annual audits
- Conduct training for new employees and handle employee inquiries on payroll and expense procedures.
- Assist with general office administration, as needed
Minimum Education Requirements:
- AS or BS in Accounting or Business or 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience in accounting, payroll, or related financial functions
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and reliable, with a commitment to accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Hands-on experience with accounting and payroll software applications
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams)
- Solid understanding of financial principles, accounting best practices, and payroll regulations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive financial data with a positive and professional attitude
Preferred Qualifications (skills/experience/certifications):
- Knowledge of Deltek VantagePoint and UKG Ready
- Experience in a professional services firm
Benefits:
- Employer-Paid Medical Insurance
- Employer-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% Match
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- FSA Dependent Care Plan (Section 129)
- Reimbursement for Certification and License Expenses
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bring your good dog to work
- Bonus Opportunities
- And MORE!
Work Location: In-person in Billings, MT
Job Type: Full-time
To Apply: Submit your resume in PDF format
Sanbell is an equal opportunity employer. Sanbell provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $24 - $34
