An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
Waterbury, CT Job Details Part-time | Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Employee onboarding Financial close processing Confidential information handling Spreadsheets Filing Mid-level Financial performance report preparation Credit card payment processing Administrative experience Vendor statement reconciliation Invoice payment processing Employee data management Internal employee customer service Hospitality industry experience Paychex Food and beverage industry expertise ACH Closing the books Annual budget preparation 2 years Employee record maintenance Payroll record maintenance Excel data analysis Full Job Description Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist Waterbury, CT | Onsite $25-$30/hour | Approximately 35 Hours per Week Why This Payroll & Accounts Payable Opportunity? We're partnering with a well-established private country club seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to join its close-knit accounting team. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to payroll, human resources, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and month-end close. For the right candidate, there is long-term growth potential, including the opportunity to step into a Controller position as part of future succession planning. If you're looking for a stable organization where you can make an impact while expanding your accounting responsibilities, this is an excellent opportunity. Payroll & Accounts Payable Responsibilities Process payroll through Paychex, including timesheet review, PTO tracking, and employee records maintenance Support HR functions including onboarding, benefits administration, employee files, and personnel documentation Process accounts payable invoices, vendor payments, ACHs, and virtual credit card transactions Perform vendor and bank reconciliations Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliations Support month-end close, financial statement preparation, annual budgeting, and COGS calculations Assist with general office administration and provide exceptional internal customer service Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of payroll processing experience Accounts payable experience Experience using Paychex is highly preferred Human resources administrative experience Experience with bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables Ability to manage confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion Hospitality, restaurant, country club, or food & beverage industry experience is a plus Compensation & Benefits $25-$30/hour Approximately 35-hour work week Stable, collaborative accounting team Opportunity to broaden your accounting and HR experience Long-term growth potential, including the possibility of advancing into a Controller role #LI-OR2 #LI-Onsite #INJUL2026
