Payroll & Accounting Consultant

Here are at TogetHR Consulting, we believe in providing an outsourced solution to our clients. As an Payroll & Accounting Consultant, you will be responsible for certain, assigned Clients’ and provide payroll guidance/services; such as, setting up new payroll accounts/software, new state tax accounts, scheduled payroll processing with a set timeline and deadlines to meet, benefit deduction balancing, tax reporting, payroll law compliance, answering questions from employees on their pay/benefits, and possibly other requests. 

Your accounting responsibilities may include: setting up a new clients with the right software for their business, new chart of accounts for books, clean up or trouble-shooting on financials, explaining financial reports to Owner or leadership, monthly meetings with clients, monthly account (bank or credit cards) reconciliations, possibly processing AR/ AP, collections, and other requests.

Your days will vary from individuals you'll work with and projects/ tasks at hand. All days are full of unexpected turns and learning to prioritize the changing needs of Clients' ... it's exciting and why we LOVE working with people, our Clients' and the TogetHR team.

A qualified candidate must be able to work independently and within a team dynamic, depending on the project/task assigned, plus be set-up to work from a home office for virtual Client meetings that may take place. Must be a self-starter, approachable/ friendly, easy for clients to interact with, listens, detail-oriented, and clearly communicate. Must be available during normal business hours.

Experience and Education:

• Seven to ten years’ experience in the Accounting or Payroll field

• Prior knowledge of standard accounting principles, and industry best practices

• Prior knowledge of payroll compliance, taxes, and payroll laws specific to the states

• QB-Pro certified preferred

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and computer literacy

• Excellent organization skills

• Combination of education and experience may be considered