Payroll Specialist/ Accounting Assistant SALARY: DOE REPORTS TO: Accountant BASIC FUNCTION: This position performs a variety of tasks to assist the accountant; primary function is to prepare and process the bi-weekly payroll through Quickbooks; other duties include internal auditing functions, and act as backup for the accountant. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviews accounts payable invoices, assigns vendor numbers and similar identifying data, and confirms correct accounting codes were used.
Enters vendor information into accounting software system; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly.
Issues payments to vendors as approved.
Processes routine monthly payments as approved.
Answers vendor questions by researching accounts.
Processes payroll and performs all associated tasks.