Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist (Direct Hire)
Location: Miami, FL 33186
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay: $60,000 – $65,000 per year
Position Overview
A well-established, family-owned service company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist to join its team. This is a long-term, direct hire opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, non-corporate environment.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with accounts payable, bookkeeping, and payroll processing, along with excellent organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. This position also provides general administrative support and assists with reception duties as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
· Manage the full Accounts Payable cycle, including reviewing, verifying, processing, and reconciling vendor invoices.
· Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 35 employees using ADP.
· Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, benefits, and timekeeping information.
· Perform account reconciliations and prepare journal entries to ensure financial accuracy.
· Assist with month-end closing activities and financial reporting.
· Generate payroll and accounting reports using Microsoft Excel.
· Maintain organized electronic and paper financial records.
· Ensure compliance with company policies and payroll regulations.
· Provide bookkeeping and general accounting support.
· Answer incoming phone calls and assist with reception responsibilities during busy periods.
· Enter service calls and provide general office administrative support.
· Collaborate with management and other departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
· Handle confidential employee and financial information with professionalism and discretion.
Qualifications
· Minimum of 3-5 years of recent experience in Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, and Payroll.
· Payroll, Bookkeeping, or Accounting Certification is required.
· Experience processing payroll using ADP or similar payroll software.
· Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online.
· Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including formulas and basic data analysis) and the Microsoft Office Suite.
· Strong 10-key and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
· Experience performing account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and supporting month-end closing activities.
· Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
· Professional communication and customer service skills with the ability to assist with reception and general office administrative duties as needed.
· Experience in the construction, plumbing, service, or trade contractor industry is highly preferred.
· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee payroll and company financial information.
Benefits
· 401(k)
· 401(k) Employer Matching
· Health Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Health Savings Account (HSA)
· Disability Insurance
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Paid Sick Time
· Employee Discount Program
· Pet Insurance