About this opportunity
Strategic Employment lists this Payroll & Accounting Assistant opportunity in reading, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Payroll & Accounting Assistant
Well-known and rapid-growth home improvement company is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Assistant to support payroll and accounting operations for a workforce of 200+ employees and contractors.
Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of biweekly payroll while assisting with accounts receivable and general corporate accounting functions. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of the accounting department and help support the company's continued growth. The position will also play a key role in evaluating and implementing a new payroll platform as the organization scales.
Key Responsibilities
Process biweekly payroll for 200+ employees and contractors while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion
Maintain payroll records, PTO tracking, reporting, and respond to employee payroll inquiries
Partner with managers to collect, validate, and process payroll-related information
Support accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment application, and collections follow-up
Assist with general accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, and other corporate accounting responsibilities
Support payroll audits, compliance initiatives, and the evaluation and implementation of a new payroll system
Help build scalable payroll and accounting processes to support the company's continued growth
Qualifications
Experience processing payroll for a multi-employee organization
Exposure to accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or general accounting functions
Proficiency with ADP, Paychex, Gusto, UKG, Paylocity, or similar payroll platforms
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience with payroll system implementations or migrations is a plus
Why Consider This Opportunity
Report directly to the Controller and gain exposure across multiple areas of accounting
Opportunity to help select and implement a new payroll platform
Highly visible role with significant ownership and growth potential
Join a growing organization expanding in size, location, and revenue
Stable, team-oriented culture with strong executive support
Worksite address
reading, PA, 19610, US
Who can apply
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