Express Employment

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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