Payroll Specialist/Accounting Assistant

at  Lakewood Country Club

LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB - WESTSIDE PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB

Lakewood Country Club is seeking a highly motivated Payroll Specialist/Accounting Assistant to join our team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Payroll Specialist/Accounting Assistant will report directly to the Controller and be responsible for all payroll functions, from onboarding employees to processing biweekly payroll. This role will also support various accounting team functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
· Exquisite attention to detail and accuracy.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to focus on tasks while multitasking and prioritizing based on established timelines.
· Desire to learn and grow within the field of accounting.
· Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adhere to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
· Maintain utmost confidentiality.
· Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), and effectively follow up with all Team and Club Members.
· Familiarity with accounting software.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
· Working knowledge of payroll systems; Paycor experience is a plus.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience.
· 3-5 years of experience processing payroll.
· Prior experience in an office setting related to A/P and A/R.
This position may be eligible for limited remote work upon approval. It requires performing normal activities such as sitting or standing for long periods, filing, retrieval, bending, lifting (up to 25 lbs.), and operating office equipment. Daily computer use is required. Occasionally, extra hours and some weekends may be necessary.

PAYROLL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain personnel files and HR/payroll-related documents.
· Assist managers and new employees with the onboarding process.
· Process bi-weekly payroll.
· Create, update, and maintain weekly and monthly reports.
· Assist the management team with job postings on various platforms as needed.
· Facilitate communication between managers and team members.
· Assist with new hire/open enrollment benefit processing, auditing, and reconciliation.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Prepare deposits and post cash receipts.
· Respond to inquiries and requests and assist with account reconciliations.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist in preparing invoices for entry.
· Reconcile invoices in Excel.
· Assist with filing and record-keeping.
Other duties as assigned by the Accounting Team or General Manager/COO.