Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Accumold•Ankeny, IA

12d

About The Position

Provides accounting and administrative support to Accumold’s payroll and receivables functions. The position assists with bi-weekly payroll and related employee data and absence records, reviews time entries, prepares requested ADP reports, processes customer payments and supports receivables and collections. It also reviews employee expense reports, maintains vendor records, and helps the Accounting department prepare schedules for month-end or audit purposes. Duties are performed in accordance with Accumold’s Core Values, Policies, and Objectives, including its Quality Policy and Environmental Policy; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Two years of post-high-school coursework or equivalent related office experience.
Personal computer skills.
Above-average knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proven written communication skills and demonstrated oral communication skills for speaking with visitors, customers, employees, and vendors.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with Accumold staff, customers, and vendors.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with fellow workers and the general public.
Regularly required to talk or hear; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; may need to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; close vision and dexterity for computer operations are required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of payroll or accounting experience is preferred.
Knowledge of payroll.
CPP or FPC certification.
Experience with accounts payable/accounts receivable, customer service, and administrative functions.
Familiarity with ADP payroll and time-and-attendance software.

Responsibilities

Assist with bi-weekly payroll, including maintaining and updating employee information such as wage rates, shifts, benefit elections, tax withholding elections, and other personnel data.
Maintain bi-weekly records of PTO, sick time, and other absences.
Review time clock entries and work with managers and supervisors on corrections and approvals.
Create ADP reports as requested to support payroll, accounting, time tracking, and other business functions.
Use the bank’s remote deposit services daily to scan and upload customer payments received via mail or lockbox.
Enter check and electronic customer payments into the ERP system and apply them to receivable invoices.
Communicate customer payment disputes and discrepancies and assist with collections as needed.
Review employee expense reports by verifying receipts, coding expenses, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
Gather information for new vendor setup and maintain vendor records.
Assist the Accounting department with preparing and updating schedules for month-end or audit purposes.
Perform duties in accordance with Accumold’s Core Values, Policies, and Objectives, including the Quality Policy and Environmental Policy.