Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in Rocky Mount, North Carolina in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports accurate payroll and benefits administration while contributing to day-to-day accounting operations, banking activities, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage biweekly payroll processing for a workforce of more than 100 employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and related records are handled accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain employee payroll and leave information, reviewing entries for completeness and resolving discrepancies before each payroll cycle is finalized.
• Coordinate payroll tax activities by supporting timely filings, deposits, and documentation for federal and state obligations.
• Oversee benefits-related transactions, including employee deductions, vendor payments, account balancing, and periodic reporting.
• Work closely with Human Resources to keep timekeeping and benefits data current, accurate, and properly reflected in payroll records.
• Prepare bank deposits, record incoming payments, and reconcile cash receipts to support accurate financial tracking.
• Enter and balance recurring journal entries while assisting with general ledger maintenance and monthly accounting close activities.
• Compile required financial reports, respond to questions from employees, vendors, and auditors, and support document retention and archival practices.
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support as business needs require, including assistance with billing, reconciliations, and related finance tasks.

Requirements

• Experience in payroll administration, accounting support, or a similar finance-focused position.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing processes, and general accounting procedures.
• Ability to prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and maintain accuracy within the general ledger.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations, cash receipts processing, and financial record maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential information responsibly.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams such as Human Resources and Accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools used in daily financial operations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.