Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Accu-Mold Corp•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

The Payroll & Accounting Specialist provides accounting and administrative support to Accumold’s payroll and receivables functions. The role assists with bi-weekly payroll and employee recordkeeping, processes customer payments and receivable applications, supports collections, reviews employee expense reports, maintains vendor records, and assists the Accounting department with month-end and audit schedules. The position performs duties in accordance with Accumold’s Core Values, Policies, and Objectives, including its Quality Policy and Environmental Policy. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Two years of post-high-school coursework or equivalent related office experience required.
A minimum of two years of payroll/accounting experience is preferred.
Personal computer skills and the ability to operate a personal computer are required.
Above-average knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is necessary.
Proven written communication skills are necessary.
Demonstrated oral communication skills for communicating with visitors, customers, employees, and vendors are necessary.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions presented 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 coworkers and the general public.
Regularly required to talk or hear; occasionally required to lift or move up to 25 pounds and may need to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Close vision and dexterity for computer operations are required.

Nice To Haves

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 updating employee data for wage rates, shifts, benefits elections, tax withholding elections, and other personnel information.
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, and time-tracking functions.
Use the bank’s remote deposit services to scan and upload customer payments received through the 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 checking 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 its Quality Policy and Environmental Policy.
Perform other duties as required.