Accounting and Payroll Specialist

AUI Power•Elkton, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 20 years, AUI Power has been a trusted leader in the utility industry, built on a foundation of safety, accountability, and teamwork. We foster a high-performance, team-first culture where employees are empowered to take ownership, collaborate, and innovate. Guided by our core values—Team First, Customer Focus, and Own It—you’ll have a leadership team that brings firsthand field experience and a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety while simultaneously investing in our people by supporting both personal and professional growth. Our employees are dependable, driven, and inspired, and together we build powerful partnerships that set a higher standard for our industry. AUI Inc.’s Accounting and Payroll Specialist is a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of payroll operations. This role manages end-to-end payroll processing, benefit deductions, and employee records, while also overseeing daily banking and cash activities with strong operational controls. The position serves as a key liaison with HR, banking partners, and third-party administrators to resolve discrepancies and support audits. While not responsible for financing decisions, this role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate banking activities and supporting overall financial integrity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll/accounting systems
Extensive experience in payroll administration, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance
In-depth knowledge of, and ability to ensure adherence to, federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

Manage banking operations, including account monitoring, ACH/wire transfers, reconciliations, and petty cash tracking
Serve as the primary liaison with banking partners and third-party administrators on audits, discrepancy resolution, reporting, and account administration (setup, maintenance, access controls)
Initiate, review, validate, and approve payroll processing and funding
Manage employee payroll records, inquiries, deductions, garnishments, and tax compliance/withholdings; review and resolve discrepancies
Ensure accurate payroll setup, maintenance, changes, and terminations of benefit deductions and employer contributions, in coordination with HR as applicable
Audit and reconcile benefit deductions (health, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, etc.) against provider reports
Process weekly HSA transfers and prepare certified payroll reports
File and manage required tax reporting, including monthly Delaware Gross Receipts and Wilmington filings
Serve as the primary liaison with the third-party payroll provider, including issue resolution and process improvements
Audit and submit Unemployment Reports as required by state
Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation
Support implementation of payroll and compliance programs (e.g., MD-FAMLI)

Benefits

Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescriptions, employee assistance program, and more!
Free dental and additional Health Incentive discounts available
Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with 4% company match that is 100% vested upon deposit
Overtime Pay
Family Focus & Balance: Paid vacation, paid sick time, paid bereavement leave (as applicable), and more!
Employer Sponsored Education & Training: We can help you obtain a CDL!
Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education to help advance your career
FR Clothing provided to you at no cost
Real-world experience through our Hands-On Training Facility
Wellness: On-site fitness center
Other Incentives: Employee Referral Bonus, hotel & per diem pay (when applicable) and tool assistance