Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist
Job ID: 40589
Location: Kalispell, MT
Category: Accounting & Financial
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
A Flathead Valley leader in the accounting industry, founded in 1999, is hiring a Payroll Specialist/Bookkeeper. The firm provides a wide variety of high-quality professional services but prides themselves on integrity and providing personalized attention to each client.
Your expertise in processing payroll and familiarity with tax returns will be essential in supporting our financial operations. If you are a dedicated bookkeeper with a passion for accuracy and compliance, we invite you to apply and join this team!
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries
- Process payroll on a bi-weekly/monthly basis, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Extensive experience and skills in all facets of payroll preparation, payroll tax deposit calculations, and quarterly payroll reports.
- Prepare and file tax returns in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
- Reconcile bank statements and manage accounts payable/receivable
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Prepare financial statements and reports for management review
- Provide support during audits and ensure documentation is complete and organized
- Stay updated on changes in tax laws and accounting regulations
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax return preparation and accounting principles and practices
- Familiarity with accounting software, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Why you want this position:
- Competitive pay – $27/hour. DOE.
- Consistent, long-term employment
- Opportunities for overtime during tax season
- 100% company-paid health insurance for employee
- 2 weeks of paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 40 hours of sick leave
- 401(k) plan with 3% company match
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