Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist

Sellars Absorbent Materials•Milwaukee, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist with 3–5 years experience who is looking for a place to grow into a broader accounting or finance leadership path. You'll get exposure across the full accounting function (GL, AR/AP, cash, payroll, tax, and audit). We’re looking for someone with an eye for details and experience in payroll processing, who can accurately manage and process a bi-weekly payroll for our growing organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience leading payroll processing for a manufacturing company with multiple shifts
Experience using Paylocity or a similar Payroll/HRIS system.
3–5 years of relevant experience — Big 4 audit, internships in audit/finance/credit/collections, or early-career accounting roles all count
Strong understanding of GAAP principles
Comfort with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Teams, etc)
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of private and sensitive employee information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft office Suite or related software

Nice To Haves

ERP experience (MS Dynamics or similar) a plus but not required
Curiosity about how AI and automation can improve accounting workflows
Strong attention to accuracy and detail
Genuine interest in learning the "why" behind the numbers, not just the "how"

Responsibilities

Process payroll and maintain related records in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries for the general ledger
Processing wages, garnishments, levies and court-ordered deductions.
Perform other payroll-related duties and responsibilities as assigned, including special projects and miscellaneous tasks necessary to support accurate, timely, and efficient payroll.
Work with our external auditors to file monthly and annual taxes and government agency reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
Help prepare documentation for external audits and support internal controls
Support month-end close, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and resolving discrepancies
Develop a deep understanding of key accounts like prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and lease liabilities, with room to take on more ownership over time
Help maintain the general ledger and reconcile issues in our ERP (MS Dynamics / ECI Max)
Help manage companywide cash reconciliations
Interact with the bank supporting weekly and monthly borrowing base activities
Support cash forecasting and financial statement preparation
Work with the team to improve workflows using Excel automation and AI tools
Bring fresh ideas to the table — we want people who see a manual process and think "there's a better way"