Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist

Job description

Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist

Seeking a Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist with 3–5 years experience who is looking for a place to grow into a broader accounting or finance leadership path. You'll get exposure across the full accounting function (GL, AR/AP, cash, payroll, tax, and audit). We're looking for someone with an eye for details and experience in payroll processing, who can accurately manage and process a bi-weekly payroll for our growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Compliance

Process payroll and maintain related records in accordance with company policies and applicable laws

Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries for the general ledger

Processing wages, garnishments, levies and court-ordered deductions.

Perform other payroll-related duties and responsibilities as assigned, including special projects and miscellaneous tasks necessary to support accurate, timely, and efficient payroll.

Work with our external auditors to file monthly and annual taxes and government agency reports to ensure accuracy and compliance

Help prepare documentation for external audits and support internal controls

Close & General Ledger

Support month-end close, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and resolving discrepancies

Develop a deep understanding of key accounts like prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and lease liabilities, with room to take on more ownership over time

Help maintain the general ledger and reconcile issues in our ERP (MS Dynamics / ECI Max)

Cash & Reporting

Help manage companywide cash reconciliations

Interact with the bank supporting weekly and monthly borrowing base activities

Support cash forecasting and financial statement preparation

Process Improvement & Systems

Work with the team to improve workflows using Excel automation and AI tools

Bring fresh ideas to the table — we want people who see a manual process and think "there's a better way"

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Minimum of 3 years of experience leading payroll processing for a manufacturing company with multiple shifts

Experience using Paylocity or a similar Payroll/HRIS system.

3–5 years of relevant experience — Big 4 audit, internships in audit/finance/credit/collections, or early-career accounting roles all count

Strong understanding of GAAP principles

Comfort with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Teams, etc)

ERP experience (MS Dynamics or similar) a plus but not required

Curiosity about how AI and automation can improve accounting workflows

Strong attention to accuracy and detail

Genuine interest in learning the "why" behind the numbers, not just the "how"

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Required

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of private and sensitive employee information

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Proficient with Microsoft office Suite or related software

We frequently seek avenues to enhance our total rewards package as we recognize that our associates are a significant asset to our success and the community! All benefits are available to you from day one!

Medical insurance • Flex Spending Account • Dental • Vision • Voluntary Supplemental insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Short-term Disability • Long-term Disability • 401K (100% company match on the first 4% & total company match of 5%) • Employee Referral • On Demand Pay

Sellars Absorbent Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Sellars Absorbent Materials does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Worksite address

milwaukee, WI, 53244, US

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