Payroll and Accounting Specialist

DebtBlue•Richardson, TX

4d•$55,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join our accounting team. This role supports a variety of accounting functions, including payroll processing, reconciliations, and month-end close. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable working with multiple departments to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll records.

Requirements

3–5 years of payroll and accounting experience.
3–5 years of QuickBooks experience (required).
Strong knowledge of GAAP.
Experience working with any third-party payroll service.
High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
Strong work ethic, timeline-driven, and dependable.
A self-starter with a balanced personality-organized and detailed, but flexible.

Nice To Haves

CCP certification or 5+ years of payroll processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly and bonus payrolls; post payroll journal entries into QuickBooks.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany accounts.
Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed.
Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, payroll laws, and internal accounting policies.
Maintain positive vendor relationships.
Use the iSolved payroll system to ensure all payroll activity is properly approved.
Assist with multi-company payroll activities (multi-state experience not required).
Perform additional accounting and payroll tasks as assigned.