Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Position Summary

The Accounting & Payroll Specialist supports the VP of Finance by owning core transactional finance and payroll functions across our 11-location, 4-state portfolio (NE, IA, CO, WY).

Responsibilities

• Payroll, Benefits, Unemployment & Other Compliance
  • Process bi-weekly payroll for 1 management entity.
  • Train new bakery managers on payroll systems (ADP Run) for their location.
  • Support new and existing bakery managers across all 11 locations with payroll questions.
  • Process garnishments across all entities.
  • Support benefits administration (Blue Cross, dental, vision, 401(k)), including processing enrollments and terminations.
  • Assist with open enrollment and annual reporting.
  • Respond to and manage unemployment (UI) claims.
• Budgeting & Cost Management
  • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including NBC royalty remittance.
• Financial Strategy & Growth Planning
  • Track daily cash position across all 11 locations, preparing 2-day and 3-day cash projections.
  • Cash-flow decisions and strategy remain with the VP of Finance.
• Process Optimization & Operational Alignment
  • Manage vendor administration, including W-9 collection, 1099 preparation, and Certificate of Insurance (COI) tracking.
• Additional Duties
  • Research and coordinate with ADP any issues with multi-state tax filings (NE, IA, CO, WY).
  • Provide as-needed HR-lite support: record keeping and guidance/direction to bakery managers, under the VP of Finance's direction.
  • Assist with weekly manager training calls as needed.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in payroll processing and accounts payable; multi-state payroll experience strongly preferred.