Accounting Specialist – AR/AP & Payroll

Cypfer•Wylie, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Specialist – AR/AP & Payroll to oversee daily accounting operations with primary responsibility for payroll administration and ownership of accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable processes. This role plays a critical part in maintaining financial accuracy across multiple entities and jurisdictions while ensuring timely payroll execution, revenue collection, and vendor payments. The ideal candidate thrives in an independent work environment, maintains strong attention to detail, and operates with professionalism when interacting with both employees and external clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of bookkeeping and/or accounting operations experience
Demonstrated payroll processing experience across multiple jurisdictions
Strong understanding of general ledger, AR, AP, and reconciliation principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
Experience with accounting systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, or equivalent
Familiarity with ERP systems
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Professional, tactful, and customer-focused communication style
Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud-based accounting & payroll platforms (e.g., BambooHR, Sage)
Familiarity with international payroll tax compliance
Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment
Post-secondary coursework or certifications in accounting

Responsibilities

Monitor multi-entity accounts receivable aging reports and identify overdue accounts
Contact clients via written and verbal communication regarding outstanding balances
Record all collection activities within accounting and ERP systems
Apply payments and reconcile customer accounts to ensure accuracy
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with internal teams
Issue account statements and payment reminders as required
Escalate delinquent accounts to management when necessary
Assist with month-end AR close and reporting
Process vendor invoices and ensure timely, accurate payments
Reconcile AP entries and maintain accurate sub-ledgers
Maintain vendor records and resolve payment discrepancies
Support month-end AP close activities
Post, verify, and allocate daily financial transactions
Reconcile general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers
Maintain balanced general ledgers for monthly reporting
Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports
Generate financial summaries and reporting as required
Support multi-entity and multi-currency accounting operations
Administer semi-monthly and monthly payroll cycles across the US, Canada, and UK
Ensure compliance with payroll tax laws, statutory filings, and reporting deadlines in multiple jurisdictions
Maintain payroll records including employee deductions, benefits tracking, and adjustments
Coordinate with HR and leadership regarding compensation changes, new hires, and terminations
Prepare payroll-related reports for management and finance
Support payroll audits and year-end reporting requirements