Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist

Port of Huntsville•Huntsville, AL

1d•$58,788 - $88,182•Onsite

About The Position

The Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority is accepting applications for the position of Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist. This position performs accounting and administrative work in support of the Authority's financial operations, with primary responsibility for processing payroll and accounts payable transactions. The position performs daily accounting functions, maintains accurate financial records, processes financial documents, and prepares routine and special reports as required. Work includes verifying, posting, reviewing, balancing, and reconciling financial documents and records to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures. The position also provides courteous and efficient customer service to internal and external customers, including employees, vendors, co-workers, and callers.

Requirements

Knowledge of modern office procedures and practices, including the operation of computers, printers, calculators, copiers, scanners, and other standard office equipment.
Knowledge of accounting, payroll, and spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of payroll processing procedures and applicable payroll tax requirements.
Knowledge of payroll deductions, garnishments, leave records, and employee payroll changes.
Knowledge of bookkeeping functions and practices related to accounts payable.
Knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, payment documentation, vendor records, and account reconciliation.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices related to general ledger accounts, journals, reconciliations, and financial records.
Knowledge of financial recordkeeping and documentation practices.
Knowledge of internal controls applicable to payroll, accounts payable, banking, and financial transactions.
Knowledge of records management practices and the proper handling of confidential employee and financial information.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
High school diploma or GED is required.
Five (5) or more years of accounts payable, payroll, bookkeeping, or related accounting experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred.
Experience using UKG/Kronos or a comparable automated payroll system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Processing payroll and accounts payable transactions accurately and timely.
Reviewing, verifying, posting, balancing, and reconciling financial information and records.
Performing detailed financial and payroll data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
Using automated payroll, accounting, and spreadsheet software.
Maintaining accurate accounting, payroll, vendor, and financial records.
Preparing reports, spreadsheets, reconciliations, and other financial documents.
Researching and resolving routine payroll, accounts payable, and accounting discrepancies.
Organizing work, prioritizing assignments, and managing multiple recurring deadlines.
Compiling, organizing, maintaining, and summarizing statistical and financial information.
Reviewing financial documents and transactions for accuracy, completeness, appropriate authorization, and compliance with established procedures.
Balancing and reconciling accounts and financial records.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, vendors, management, co-workers, and the public.
Using accounting, payroll, spreadsheet, and other financial software effectively.
Maintaining strict confidentiality and exercising appropriate discretion when handling employee payroll, banking, vendor, and financial information.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, banking representatives, and other external contacts.
Interpreting and applying established policies, procedures, internal controls, and administrative guidelines within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
Identifying discrepancies and resolving routine problems using established procedures.
Recognizing nonstandard transactions, significant discrepancies, or matters requiring higher-level accounting judgment and referring them to the Controller.
Organizing and prioritizing work while meeting recurring payroll, accounts payable, month-end, year-end, audit, and reporting deadlines.
Adapting to new payroll, accounting, and financial software systems and technology.
Providing professional and courteous customer service while representing the Finance Department and Airport Authority.