Payroll and Accounting Specialist (part time)
Company:
Express Employment
Location:
Carlton, OR, 97111
Payment:
$27 - $29
Payment Interval:
Hour
Schedule:
Full
Workplace:
On-site
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Located in Carlton, OR
Salary: $27.00 - $29.00/hour DOE
part-time Payroll and Accounting Specialist
The Payroll Specialist plays a key role in maintaining the financial accuracy and integrity of the organization and its affiliated entities, which span multiple industries including agriculture, hospitality, catering, and accommodations. This part-time position (three days per week) is responsible for processing payroll and supporting general accounting operations across entities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-entity environment where collaboration and accuracy are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll & Benefits
• Process and post biweekly payrolls across multiple entities using Paylocity - including off cycle payrolls as needed.
• Prepare and enter shared labor journal entries and reconcile labor allocations between entities.
• Reconcile tip shares and distributions.
• Manage 401(k) contributions and perform related reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related tax filings and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare daily labor reports for Labor Metrics.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries including shared labor and intercompany transactions.
Accounting Operations
• Reconcile health insurance, employee benefits, and all payroll related accounts.
• Scan and file general A/P, mail and notices.
• Support Staff Accountant with processing general A/P.
Reporting & Compliance
• Assist with1099s and year-end reporting.
• Support financial reporting by ensuring reconciliations are current and accurate.
• Maintain organized documentation for audits, internal reviews, and external reporting.
• Report revenue notices and ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
Qualifications
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or multi-industry environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks Online a plus) and payroll platforms (experience with Paylocity a plus).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and reconciliation processes.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience:
• Exposure to hospitality, agriculture, or multi-location business accounting.
• Familiarity with complex point-of-sale revenue reconciliation (e.g., Toast, Square).
• Experience managing intercompany transactions and shared labor allocations.
Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday
Pay: $27.00 - $29/hour DOE
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Express Office: McMinnville
733 Northeast Baker Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
Located in Carlton, OR
Salary: $27.00 - $29.00/hour DOE
part-time Payroll and Accounting Specialist
The Payroll Specialist plays a key role in maintaining the financial accuracy and integrity of the organization and its affiliated entities, which span multiple industries including agriculture, hospitality, catering, and accommodations. This part-time position (three days per week) is responsible for processing payroll and supporting general accounting operations across entities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-entity environment where collaboration and accuracy are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll & Benefits
• Process and post biweekly payrolls across multiple entities using Paylocity - including off cycle payrolls as needed.
• Prepare and enter shared labor journal entries and reconcile labor allocations between entities.
• Reconcile tip shares and distributions.
• Manage 401(k) contributions and perform related reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related tax filings and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare daily labor reports for Labor Metrics.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries including shared labor and intercompany transactions.
Accounting Operations
• Reconcile health insurance, employee benefits, and all payroll related accounts.
• Scan and file general A/P, mail and notices.
• Support Staff Accountant with processing general A/P.
Reporting & Compliance
• Assist with1099s and year-end reporting.
• Support financial reporting by ensuring reconciliations are current and accurate.
• Maintain organized documentation for audits, internal reviews, and external reporting.
• Report revenue notices and ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
Qualifications
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or multi-industry environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks Online a plus) and payroll platforms (experience with Paylocity a plus).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and reconciliation processes.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience:
• Exposure to hospitality, agriculture, or multi-location business accounting.
• Familiarity with complex point-of-sale revenue reconciliation (e.g., Toast, Square).
• Experience managing intercompany transactions and shared labor allocations.
Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday
Pay: $27.00 - $29/hour DOE
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Express Office: McMinnville
733 Northeast Baker Street
McMinnville, OR 97128