Accounting & Payroll Specialist

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The Accounting & Payroll Specialist will manage weekly payroll, payroll tax activities, employee reimbursements, and various accounting tasks, requiring strong organization and attention to detail.

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Job Description

Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: $30.50/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (1-hour lunch)

Position Summary

We are hiring an Accounting & Payroll Specialist to handle weekly payroll, payroll tax activities, employee reimbursements, and a variety of accounting and employee-support functions.

The right candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with confidential payroll and financial information while managing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

What You'll Handle

Payroll & Employee Support

  • Process weekly payroll for office and field employees.
  • Maintain payroll records and review payroll processing systems for accuracy and timely processing.
  • Enter and verify employee changes, including new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, benefits, 401(k), garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
  • Prepare, balance, and review payroll transactions and related records.
  • Process weekly employee expense reimbursements.
  • Provide administrative support to Human Resources as needed.
  • Payroll Tax & Compliance

    • Prepare and submit payroll tax filings on a weekly, quarterly, and year-end basis.
    • Assist with year-end payroll requirements, including W-2 preparation and processing.
    • Maintain appropriate payroll records and documentation.
    • Support internal and external audits by gathering requested records and information.
    • Accounting & Administrative Duties

      • Assist the Accounting Department with day-to-day accounting activities.
      • Process and reconcile company credit card transactions.
      • Download and upload weekly data files related to health and dental insurance.
      • Maintain accurate financial and employee records.
      • Help ensure payroll and accounting information is complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Accounting or a related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 3+ years of related experience.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processing, including:
    • Payroll preparation and balancing
    • Payroll taxes
    • Internal controls
    • Employee deductions and benefits
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently while supporting HR and Accounting functions.
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    About the job

    Posted on
    Sep 12, 2026
    Job type
    Contract
    Location
    Cocoa, FLOn-site

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