Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices (coding, matching, approvals) and resolve discrepancies with vendors/internal partners
• Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and other disbursements
• Maintain vendor master data (W-9s and supporting documentation)
• Support 1099 preparation and filing
• Monitor AP aging and reconcile vendor statements to support month-end cutoff
• Support payroll journal entries and related reconciliations
• Document employee call-ins and absences
• Provide support to the broader Accounting and Finance team as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 2–5 years of accounts payable, accounting, or payroll experience
• ERP experience (Acumatica a plus)
• Payroll system experience (e.g., ADP) a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong organization, accuracy, and follow-through; able to manage competing deadlines
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability
• Mechanical or manufacturing/distribution accounting experience a plus

PREFERRED TRAITS

• Detail-oriented and accurate: Gets the details right across invoices, payments, payroll support, and reconciliations
• Process disciplined and improvement-minded: Follows procedures, supports internal controls, and looks for ways to improve recurring work
• Reliable and accountable: Follows through on commitments, communicates issues early, and performs well during deadlines
• Collaborative and professional: Works well with Accounting, HR, Operations, vendors, and employees
• Comfortable with technology: Uses ERP tools, Excel, and automation/AI-enabled resources to reduce manual work and improve accuracy

PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTING CULTURE

At Standard Locknut, we are committed to fostering a POWER culture, which embodies the following core values:

• Positive: We strive to see the best in every situation while remaining grounded and realistic.
• Open: Every voice matters, and we prioritize transparency by sharing information with everyone.
• Winning: Success is a team effort, and we aim to improve and achieve together every day.
• Energetic: We tackle each day and its challenges head-on with enthusiasm and determination.
• Resilient: When things get tough, we stay strong, persevere, and continue to push forward.