Payroll Specialist

Team Builder Recruiting•Lancaster, PA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hostetter & Hostetter CPAs is a mid-size, faith-based firm serving Lancaster County and beyond for over 50 years. We provide tax preparation, business consulting, and advisory services across farming, construction, manufacturing, non-profit, and professional industries. Our team is committed to professional excellence, collaboration, and serving clients in the Spirit of Christ. This role involves preparing payroll, filing tax reports, supporting clients with bookkeeping, assisting with government filings, and providing preliminary preparation and final processing of tax return documents during peak tax season. The position offers a choice between the Quarryville or Elizabethtown office, with occasional travel for training. The work schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexibility for slower and busier seasons.

Requirements

At least one year of payroll and bookkeeping experience
High school diploma is required
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

CPA firm experience
QuickBooks knowledge

Responsibilities

Prepare payroll using client timesheets, ensuring accurate paychecks and compliance with tax requirements.
File quarterly and annual payroll tax reports with federal, state, and local entities.
Support clients with bookkeeping entries related to payroll and payroll taxes.
Assist with government filings such as fuel tax rebates, sales tax remittances, 1099s, and real estate tax rebates.
Provide preliminary preparation and final processing of tax return documents during peak tax season.