Payroll/AP Specialist

Payroll / AP Specialist — Madison, NC (On-Site) Pay: $30/hour (W2) Schedule: Full-Time, Flexible Monday–Friday Experience: 3+ years Location: In Office – Madison, NC About the Role Our client, a well-established and family-oriented company in Madison, NC, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll / Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. This position is ideal for someone with strong accounting skills, excellent organization, and absolute comfort with QuickBooks Online. The role involves managing payroll and accounts payable functions while supporting general accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Key Responsibilities Manage and process payroll functions accurately and on schedule Collect and review employee timesheets and payroll data Enter payroll and administrative information into internal databases Calculate wages, benefits, commissions, and tax deductions Prepare and process paychecks and deposits Maintain detailed payroll documentation and transaction records Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies Perform account balance and payroll reconciliations Prepare financial and payroll reports for management and audits Receive, verify, and reconcile invoices and vendor payments Compare system reports to account balances and verify entries Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers and manage petty cash Review vendor accounts, issue payments, and resolve discrepancies Monitor payroll expense claims and reconcile with the general ledger Support administrative and accounting tasks as needed Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll and/or accounts payable Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required) Strong understanding of accounting principles and payroll processes Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality Strong organizational and communication skills Compensation & Benefits Pay: $30/hour (W2) Retirement: 3% company match to 401(k) Simple IRA Paid Holidays: Easter Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday) Paid Office Closure: Week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve Schedule: Full-time, flexible Monday–Friday Insurance: No health, vision, or dental insurance offered at this time Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Work Location: In person