Employment / Accounting Specialist
Full Time • Bowling Green, KY
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About the Role:
Looking to grow your career in a role that blends accounting expertise with meaningful impact? We’re hiring an Employment/Accounting Specialist who will play a key role in supporting our internal operations and helping our team thrive.
In this position, you’ll use your skills in payroll, bookkeeping, and employment documentation to ensure smooth processes and accurate reporting. It’s a great opportunity to apply your attention to detail and organizational strengths in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review completed W-4 forms, employment agreements, and change forms for accuracy and completeness.
- Verify original documentation presented by employees to confirm eligibility; follow up to obtain any missing information and complete the employer sections of Form I-9 for all new hires and rehires.
- Confirm that eligible associates have the correct job classification code entered in Paycor.
- Notify managers of any irregularities in time clock entries or employee punch data, including manual overrides.
- Process biweekly payroll in accordance with company policy and under the direction of the Controller.
- Promptly address and correct any payroll discrepancies, and inform the Controller of any paycheck variances.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation, deductions, and benefits.
- Complete EEOC and census reporting requirements.
- Review and respond to unemployment claims and related requests.
- Assist Accounts Payable and Credit Card Analysis
- Support month-end close and assist with financial reporting tasks.
- Analyze financial data and report any discrepancies.
- Participate in special projects as assigned.
Education, Knowledge, and Experience Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, preferred.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
- Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, both in person and over the phone.
- Proficiency in math and computer skills, with a solid understanding of basic accounting principles and Microsoft Excel.
- Prior experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and QuickBooks is preferred.
- Familiarity with Paycor is a plus.
Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Working at Jackson Hewitt
Jackson Hewitt is an innovator with nearly 6,000 locations, and we’re on a mission to change the face of the tax industry. We are an industry-leading provider of full-service individual, federal, and state income tax preparation with offices across the country. Jackson Hewitt is always seeking to improve its financial products, promotions, and partnerships so clients get more.
Taxes are fun (really!)
Jackson Hewitt is proud to offer free tax training as well as continuing education for tax preparers across the country. With nearly 6,000 locations to choose from, there's likely a Jackson Hewitt location near you, including at your local Walmart store. Tax preparers have flexible scheduling and various rewards too.
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