Payroll Specialist

Hearts and Hands of Care•Anchorage, AK

23d

About The Position

This position performs a variety of tasks to assist the accountant; primary function is to prepare and process the bi-weekly payroll through Quickbooks; other duties include internal auditing functions, and act as backup for the accountant.

Requirements

Basic understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to type 30 words per minute.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Proficient with Quickbooks
Experience with accounting software.
High school diploma or equivalent required, with some bookkeeping coursework.
One year of related experience required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews accounts payable invoices, assigns vendor numbers and similar identifying data, and confirms correct accounting codes were used.
Enters vendor information into accounting software system; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly.
Issues payments to vendors as approved.
Processes routine monthly payments as approved.
Answers vendor questions by researching accounts.
Processes payroll and performs all associated tasks.
Generates monthly payroll reports for management.
Prepares monthly inventory control reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.