Accounting & Payroll Manager

A growing organization is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations, support accounting, and play a key role in building a new function from the ground up. Partner with internal and international teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll and accounting processes.

Accounting & Payroll Manager
Location: Grand Rapids, MI | Hybrid flexibility
Salary: $90-$95k
Travel: International travel required
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and additional company perks.

Build Something. Lead Change. Go International.

This is more than a traditional payroll or accounting role. A growing organization is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations, support accounting, and play a key role in building a new function from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and migration of a new HRIS/payroll system.
• Oversee full-cycle payroll processing and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Partner with internal and international teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll and accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Support additional accounting and finance initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong full-cycle payroll experience.
• Experience with payroll/HRIS implementation or system migration strongly preferred.
• Solid accounting/GL experience, including month-end close and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Adaptable and comfortable taking ownership of a newly created role.
• International payroll experience preferred; hospitality experience is a plus.
• Experience with M3, Celery, or similar systems is a plus.