Accounting & Payroll Manager

Accounting & Payroll Manager Location:

Bruce Wisconsin Reports To:

VP Employment Type:

Full-Time Position Summary Zielies Tree Service Inc., is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting/Payroll Manager to manage our day-to-day financial operations. In this dual-capacity role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing multi-cycle payroll, and ensuring all administrative accounting tasks are completed with precision. The ideal candidate is a numbers-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced office environment and maintains the highest level of confidentiality. Key Responsibilities 1.

Office Administration Record Keeping:

Maintain a digital and physical filing system for all financial records and employee data.

Audit Support:

Serve as the primary point of contact for year-end audits or tax reviews.

Expense Management:

Review and process employee expense reports and reimbursements. 2.

Payroll Administration Cycle Management:

Process accurate and timely payroll for Weekly pay cycles for all employees.

Compliance:

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and labor laws.

Benefits & Deductions:

Manage employee withholdings, including health insurance, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, and PTO tracking.

Year-End Reporting:

Coordinate the issuance of W-2s, 1099s, and tax filings. 3. General Accounting & Bookkeeping Accounts Payable (AP): Review, code, and process vendor invoices; reconcile monthly statements and manage payment schedules. Accounts Receivable (AR): Generate client invoices, track collections, and perform bank deposits.

Reconciliation:

Perform daily and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy.

Financial Reporting:

Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow reports.

Required Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or payroll administration.

Software Proficiency:

Expert-level knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Foundation)

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

Preferred Skills Detail Orientation:

High level of accuracy in data entry and financial calculations.

Integrity:

Proven ability to handle sensitive financial and personal employee information with discretion.

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and employees.