Payroll and Billing Specialist

Ketel Thorstenson•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP, is a full-service accounting firm rich in history, serving clients in the Black Hills region since 1936. Currently, we have 25 partners and over 50 CPAs, with offices in Rapid City and Spearfish, SD, Gillette and now Casper WY. The firm offers a variety of accounting services, specializing in the agricultural, construction, hospitality, estate planning, nonprofit, and government industries. Our mission is to inspire excellence in our people, clients, and communities by building meaningful relationships through progressive thinking, collaboration, and passion. The Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting multiple client organizations by accurately processing payroll, managing AP workflows, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Working within a public accounting firm, this role delivers high quality outsourced services while providing exceptional client support and maintaining strong internal workpaper documentation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

A valid driver's license
Minimum age of 18
Reliable car and clean driving record
Reliable cell phone
Familiarity with local streets, neighborhoods, and routes
Time management to ensure deliveries are made on schedule
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Professionalism
Integrity / Ethical Conduct
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Organization
Prioritization
Multi-tasking
Team Oriented with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Process recurring payrolls for multiple clients, including calculating wages, deductions, garnishments, and employer taxes.
Prepare and submit payroll tax deposits.
File quarterly and annual payroll reports (e.g., state reports, Forms W-2, W-3).
Maintain employee and payroll data across various payroll systems and portals.
Respond to client and employee payroll questions promptly.
Enter vendor bills, code expenses, and prepare AP batches for approval.
Process electronic and check payments for vendors.
Reconcile AP subledgers with general ledgers.
Support client employees who participate in AP workflows.

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