Position Summary
The Accounting & Payroll Specialist processes bi‑weekly payroll and supports daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely employee payment. This role manages payroll deductions, tax filings, accruals, and HRIS functions while assisting with reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, and financial close activities.
Details
Full‑Time | 40 hours/week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (hybrid, 1 day a week WFH)
Location: Center City Philadelphia
Salary: $60,000–$65,000 annually
Key Responsibilities
Process and validate bi‑weekly payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Manage timesheets, deductions, tax filings, accruals, leave programs, and year‑end reporting (W‑2/W‑2c)
Maintain payroll‑related HRIS functions and provide training and support to users
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with month‑end and year‑end close
Process AP/AR transactions, including donations and expense reporting
Generate payroll and labor reports and support audits and budgeting efforts
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
Maintain confidentiality and accurate financial documentation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
5+ years of payroll experience; 2+ years of general ledger accounting
CPP certification preferred
Proficiency with payroll systems (iSolved preferred), HRIS, and Excel; Sage experience a plus
Strong attention to detail, communication, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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