Payroll and Billing Specialist at Ketel Thorstenson

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll processing, Accounts payable, Financial record keeping, Tax compliance, Data entry, Reconciliation, Communication, Organizational skills, Time management, Problem-solving, Critical thinking, Multi-tasking, Attention to detail, Customer service

Industry

Accounting

Description

Description About Us Ketel Thorstenson, LLP, is a full-service accounting firm rich in history, serving clients in the Black Hills region since 1936. Currently, we have 25 partners and over 50 CPAs, with offices in Rapid City and Spearfish, SD, Gillette and now Casper WY. The firm offers a variety of accounting services, specializing in the agricultural, construction, hospitality, estate planning, nonprofit, and government industries. Our mission is to inspire excellence in our people, clients, and communities by building meaningful relationships through progressive thinking, collaboration, and passion. Essential Functions The Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting multiple client organizations by accurately processing payroll, managing AP workflows, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Working within a public accounting firm, this role delivers high quality outsourced services while providing exceptional client support and maintaining strong internal workpaper documentation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities Payroll Processing Process recurring payrolls for multiple clients, including calculating wages, deductions, garnishments, and employer taxes. Prepare and submit payroll tax deposits. File quarterly and annual payroll reports (e.g., state reports, Forms W-2, W-3). Maintain employee and payroll data across various payroll systems and portals. Respond to client and employee payroll questions promptly. Accounts Payable Management Enter vendor bills, code expenses, and prepare AP batches for approval. Process electronic and check payments for vendors. Reconcile AP subledgers with general ledgers. Support client employees who participate in AP workflows. Requirements Required Education and Experience A valid driver's license Minimum age of 18 Reliable car and clean driving record Reliable cell phone Familiarity with local streets, neighborhoods, and routes Time management to ensure deliveries are made on schedule Excellent communication and organizational skills Highly responsible & reliable Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment Ability to work cohesively as part of a team Core Competencies Professionalism Integrity / Ethical Conduct Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Organization Prioritization Multi-tasking Team Oriented with the ability to work independently. Supervisory Responsibility None Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The role routinely drives on city and county roads. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is an as needed position working approximately 40 hours per week; core hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday- Friday, some weekend and evening hours may be required. Additional hours may be required to include 50 to 60 hours during the busy season. Travel NA Ketel Thorstenson, LLP is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, or any other classification protected under applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing recurring payroll for multiple clients and managing accounts payable workflows, including vendor payments and expense coding. This role ensures compliance with financial regulations and maintains accurate internal workpaper documentation.