Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist

Position Overview: 

The Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for a variety of highly sensitive and confidential accounting duties including managing accounts payable, the payment process, processing bi-weekly payroll, reconciliation of general ledger accounts related to accounts payable and payroll, as well as being able to work both independently and collaboratively while also prioritizing a diverse workload. The AP & Payroll Specialist will foster a culture of inclusion and professional growth that will advance the mission, vision, and core values of Atlas Disposal.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist with coding and entering vendor invoices
• Assist with processing weekly payment runs
• Assist with coding, entering, and paying manual/out-of-cycle checks
• Reconcile Credit Card Statements as needed
• Research and answer vendor questions
• Contact vendors and reconcile outstanding payments
• Assist with audits as needed
• Answer and Process Incoming Vendor Calls and Customer Service Overflow Calls
• Entering data into databases and spreadsheets
• Under the supervision of the department manager process payroll for employees in the organization
• Processes managers’ requests for reimbursements and payroll corrections
• Report to the department supervisor regarding daily activities and issues
• Prepare reports to relevant departments

Experience / Qualifications:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or related experience
• Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required
• Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws
• Exceptional judgment and trustworthiness. High integrity and ethical character
• Good understanding of the common fiscal procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills
• Eagerness for solving problems and a commitment to accepting responsibility
• Enthusiasm for working in an organization where flexibility and teamwork are absolute necessities

Benefits
Each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.