Ashland Food Co-op: Accounting/Payroll Specialist (Ashland)

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Join the Co-op team! We are looking for a full-time Accounting/Payroll Specialist to assist the Financial Manager with payroll preparation and general accounting. The successful candidate will have a strong accounting background, experience with time-clock entries and adjustments and a willingness to cooperate and grow.

Job Summary: This is an accounting position responsible for assisting the Financial Manager in a variety of tasks including General Ledger accounting and payroll preparation.

Qualifications:
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Experience with accounting software and data entry. SAGE software background helpful
• Excellent understanding of basic accounting procedures, debits, credits and reconciliation processes
• 3+ years experience in accounting positions, financial reporting experience a plus
• 2+ years experience working with time clock data to prepare for payroll processing
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience, building and maintain complex spreadsheets
• Takes initiative, is able to work independently and set own priorities
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent math and reasoning skills
• Discreet, able to maintain confidentiality
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent attitude and willingness to be a team player
• Excellent typing, multitasking, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

General Responsibilities:
• Monitor and resolve missing time-clock entries in a timely manner
• Prepare payroll data for third-party payroll company to process semi-monthly payroll
• Record payroll and related entries in general ledger
• Prepare month and quarter end journal entries
• Reconcile bank and other GL accounts
• Daily Sales reporting and recording
• Maintain Accounts Receivable
• Perform Worker’s Compensation calculation
• Process and maintain garnishments and child support orders
• Produce various reports for internal and external users
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information

Submit your application today! https://ashlandfood.coop/employment-application