Payroll Bookkeeper

Description

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee accounting operations, administrative functions, and employee support processes. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines office management responsibilities with accounting oversight and team supervision.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing daily operational needs with ongoing accounting and administrative responsibilities. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth business operations, supporting employees, maintaining accurate financial records, and improving internal processes. This is an onsite role in Cheney, WA.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Administration

• Coordinate and support monthly and year-end close processes

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules

• Assist with journal entries, accruals, corrections, and general ledger activity

• Support financial reporting, analysis, and special projects

• Maintain accurate financial records and support internal controls

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash receipts, collections, vendor payments, credits, and account adjustments

• Review accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness

• Coordinate payroll administration and payroll-related reconciliations

• Support employee deductions, benefits administration, and related recordkeeping

Office Operations & Team Leadership

• Supervise accounting support staff and provide day-to-day direction and workflow oversight

• Coordinate office operations and ensure recurring deadlines are met

• Serve as the primary liaison with external providers, including payroll, benefits, insurance, banking, technology, and accounting partners

• Support onboarding, employee changes, leave administration, and other personnel-related processes

• Maintain and improve administrative procedures, documentation, and operational workflows

• Assist leadership with process improvements and organizational initiatives

BENEFITS OFFERED:

SALARY RANGE: $60,000-$70,000

Healthcare Benefits: Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan: Simple IRA with 2% employer match

PTO: 1 week paid time off, paid holidays

Requirements

Required

• 5+ years of progressive experience in office management, accounting, bookkeeping, or business administration

• Experience supporting month-end close, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations

• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, and financial recordkeeping

• Previous supervisory experience or experience leading and reviewing the work of others

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar accounting/ERP systems

• Experience working in a complex operational environment

• Exposure to payroll, benefits administration, HR support functions, and third-party vendor coordination

• Experience developing procedures and strengthening administrative and accounting controls

What You'll Bring

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• A hands-on approach to solving problems and supporting operations

• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

• The ability to build positive relationships across departments and with external partners

• A continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and operational excellence

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats and contributing to both the financial and administrative success of an organization.

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