Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Goal Investment Management•San Diego, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

A financial services firm is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Specialist to join its Accounting and Finance team in San Diego, California. The role supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, benefits billing reconciliation, employee expense reimbursements, and general accounting operations. The specialist works closely with Finance and Human Resources to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and on time. This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional to gain broad experience and grow with the company in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Requirements

Associate's degree, or equivalent experience, in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting operations.
Experience processing payroll and handling confidential employee and financial information.
Basic understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, cash management, and financial controls.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and excel in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and meet timelines.
Sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership over assigned responsibilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Financial Systems, and other functional areas.
Ability to build effective working relationships with vendors, payroll providers, benefit carriers, and internal business partners.
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions.
Ability to articulate and present solutions to senior management and the broader team.
Strong work ethic and enthusiasm.

Nice To Haves

Experience processing payroll in Paylocity.
Experience with benefits billing reconciliation.
Experience working with Oracle NetSuite.
Analytical skills and familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience in consumer finance, a small to medium-sized employer, and/or a start-up environment.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Process full-cycle accounts payable, including reviewing invoices and documentation, coding invoices in NetSuite, and obtaining approvals.
Prepare and process invoices for services rendered and post customer payments in NetSuite.
Audit and process company credit card expenses and employee expense reimbursements.
Reconcile vendor statements, investigate account discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
Resolve outstanding accounts receivable items by reviewing aging reports, researching delinquent accounts, communicating with customers, and following through on payments.
Assist vendors and internal personnel with invoice and payment resolution, serving as a liaison between departments and vendors.
Manage vendor and customer setup and collect and maintain applicable tax documentation.
Maintain NetSuite tracking needed to support tax filings, including 1099s.
Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 75 employees using Paylocity, ensuring earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, reimbursements, and other changes are accurate.
Review payroll information, research discrepancies, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with payroll reporting, audits, and year-end activities.
Reconcile monthly benefit carrier invoices against enrollment records and payroll deductions, and resolve billing discrepancies.
Review and process employee reimbursements, including wellness, home office, parking, tuition, vacation incentive, and other one-time payments.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities through reconciliations and supporting documentation.
Respond to information requests and assist with internal and external audits.
Improve operational efficiency by streamlining daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual processes.
Maintain documentation for existing processes and document procedures for new processes.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay plus bonus.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Annual HSA contribution of $1,700.
Life insurance, disability, and critical illness coverage.
14 paid holidays: eleven regular holidays, two Community Days, and the employee's birthday.
Snacks and drinks in the office.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Generous paid leave policies.
$2,000 Vacation Incentive Plan after 3 years, plus a $1,000 Sabbatical Day.
Wellness and work-from-home funds.