Payroll AP - AR Admin

The Payroll & AP/AR Administrator is responsible for managing accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for approximately 160+ employees in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role also supports the Finance team by processing accounts payable, monitoring accounts receivable, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and industry regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Compensation:

$24 - $26 hourly

Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration (Primary Function) Process bi-weekly payroll for ~170 hourly and salaried employees, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and pay rate changes. Verify timecards and attendance data; follow up with supervisors for missing or inaccurate entries. Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax forms. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage & hour laws. Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end payroll processes (W-2s, audits, etc.). Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll questions and troubleshooting. Accounts Payable Receive, code, and process vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner. Match purchase orders, invoices, and packing slips per internal control processes. Maintain vendor files and ensure proper documentation and approvals. Prepare weekly payment runs and resolve vendor inquiries. Assist with month-end closing through AP reconciliation and reporting. Accounts Receivable Prepare and send customer invoices; record incoming payments. Conduct basic collections follow-up on overdue accounts as needed. Reconcile customer accounts and support month-end AR reporting. Work with internal production/operations teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies. General Administrative & Support Duties Maintain organized digital and physical records for payroll, AP, and AR. Assist with audits (payroll, financial, safety, and regulatory, as needed). Provide backup support to the Finance and HR teams. Support continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and finance workflows.

Qualifications:

2-4 years of payroll experience; manufacturing or hourly workforce preferred. Experience with AP/AR processes and financial systems. Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations and applicable labor laws. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with payroll systems (Ceridian Dayforce, ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, etc.) preferred. High attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. About Company Sandridge Crafted Foods is a great place to work! We're proud to have an amazing team, competitive benefits, and a supportive, inclusive environment. We are also an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

What we will offer you:

Competitive wages starting at $18.25 per hour One-time $1,000 sign-on bonus Health benefits/401(k) $1.00/hr. attendance bonus Paid Time Off Opportunities for career growth, training, and development