Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: Up to $30.50/hour (Depending on Experience)

Shift: 1st Shift

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounting & Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, accounting activities, and employee-related functions in a fast-paced work environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in managing payroll and accounting responsibilities accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, 401(k), garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Process weekly payroll for office and field employees.
• Provide assistance to Human Resources as needed.
• Process weekly employee expense reimbursements.
• File payroll taxes weekly, quarterly, and year-end, including processing W-2s.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Provide support to the Accounting Department.
• Download and upload data files weekly for health and dental insurance.
• Process company credit card transactions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or a related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.