Opportunities Aligned to Your Experience and Long-term Direction

Connect Search is partnering with a growing healthcare services organization to identify a Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting payroll operations and managing the accounts payable process for multiple locations across several states. This position will be 100% onsite in the Beaumont, Texas area. 

If you have strong payroll experience, a customer-service mindset, and enjoy identifying process improvements, we encourage you to apply.

Duties: 

Payroll Administration

• Process accurate and timely bi-weekly multi-state payroll.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company payroll regulations.
• Audit timesheets, payroll changes, deductions, and employee records for accuracy.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Process payroll adjustments, deductions, refunds, and related transactions.
• Support payroll reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.

Accounts Payable & Accounting Support

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, and vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor, payroll, and financial records.
• Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and reporting.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial and administrative support.
• Help improve accounting and payroll processes while maintaining strong internal controls.

Collaboration & Customer Service

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees, managers, and vendors.
• Provide outstanding customer service and timely issue resolution.
• Support training and education related to payroll and financial processes.
• Build strong relationships across departments and locations.

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5 years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Experience processing full-cycle, multi-state payroll.
• Background in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and employment laws.
• Experience utilizing payroll, HRIS, and/or accounting software.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Candidates must be employed and available to start a new opportunity immediately.

For faster consideration, please email your resume to audrey.loring@connectsearchllc.com