Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Salto Inspired Access•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Salot Systems Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join their growing Finance organization. This role is responsible for payroll administration across the United States and Canada while supporting accounting operations, reconciliations, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while contributing to the overall financial accuracy and control environment of the organization. This role is being designed as part of their long-term Finance strategy and will support the transition of payroll administration from external resources to internal ownership. At Salto, they are transforming access control by replacing mechanical keys with innovative digital solutions. They believe exceptional businesses are built by exceptional people, and accurate payroll and strong financial operations are essential to supporting their team. As part of the Finance organization, the specialist will play an important role in delivering operational excellence while supporting employees throughout the United States and Canada.

Requirements

3+ years of payroll administration experience preferred.
Experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll required.
Canadian payroll experience strongly preferred.
Experience supporting accounting processes, reconciliations, or financial reporting preferred.
Experience with Paylocity preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and other business systems.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes, garnishments, and compliance requirements.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to balance recurring payroll deadlines with accounting support responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Administer all North American payrolls, including U.S. bi-weekly payroll and Canadian semi-monthly payroll.
Process payroll adjustments, commissions, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and taxable benefits.
Review and audit payroll information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Support payroll tax administration, year-end activities, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a primary resource for employee payroll inquiries.
Support payroll-related timekeeping processes and administration.
Review payroll input data and coordinate with managers to ensure payroll readiness.
Assist employees and managers with payroll-related timekeeping questions.
Monitor payroll workflows and approvals to support accurate payroll processing.
Prepare payroll-related journal entries and supporting documentation.
Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts.
Support month-end and year-end close activities.
Assist with audit requests and payroll-related financial reporting.
Participate in process improvement initiatives and documentation efforts.
Provide additional accounting support as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
Support payroll system administration and reporting.
Help identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
Participate in future Finance and system improvement initiatives.