POSITION TITLE: Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator
REPORTING TO: Accounting Controller, Human Resources Manager
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full Time (30 hours/week)
JOB SUMMARY
Buck & Honey's Restaurants is seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Payroll & Accounts Payable Coordinator. This individual serves as the primary processor of our company's bi-weekly payroll, and will play a key role in supporting the Controller and accounting function, helping to ensure the efficient and accurate execution of daily financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives on accuracy, and demonstrates a passion for detail, care and collaboration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process bi-weekly payroll and research and resolves questions from managers and employees as they relate to the processing of payroll
- Verify and maintain accurate employee pay and deduction data.
- Maintain employee benefit accrual records and assist in annual reporting.
- Support HR with updates for new hires, rate changes, and terminations.
- Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure proper approvals prior to payment.
- Prepare and process weekly check runs and ACH payments.
- Maintain accurate AP records, coding invoices to the proper GL accounts and departments.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Assist in preparing month-end accruals and reconciliation of AP accounts.
- Support the Accounting Controller with journal entries, reporting, and other accounting tasks as needed.
- Provide general office support and contribute to process improvements.
- Communicate with managers and vendors to ensure timely resolution of issues.
This job description describes the general nature and scope of responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- Three (3) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience required; experience with Accounts Payable and reconciliation strongly preferred.
- Experience processing payroll within the hospitality and restaurant industry strongly desired
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to prioritize and attention to detail required
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and basic accounting principles
- Ability to maintain and manage a high level of confidentiality and professionalism required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office based programs; proficiency in Excel preferred
- Proficiency in Google Workspace Suite preferred
- Experience with Restaurant365 Payroll preferred
- Experience with Restaurant365 Accounting Software preferred
- Experience with TipHaus Software preferred
- Extensive experience with data entry and record keeping preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is generally performed in an office environment.
- Use standard office equipment (computer, phone, printer, etc.)
- Travel occasionally to other locations for meetings, conferences, etc.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.