Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: New England Biolabs, Inc.
Location: Ipswich
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Employment at New England Biolabs (NEB) offers a challenging and creative work environment in a state-of-the-art research and production facility, with a team of exceptional scientists and professional staff. The NEB culture emphasizes personal and professional growth through creativity, teamwork, respect and responsibility, while maintaining a casual campus-like working environment. Our unique corporate philosophy encourages dialogue and innovation. From our founding principles - placing the advancement of science and the stewardship of the environment as our highest priorities - to our unique corporate culture, NEB's philosophy can be distilled down to three core values: passion, humility and being genuine.New England Biolabs (NEB) is seeking a Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. The person in this position will be responsible for processing US payroll and vendor invoices in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of US payroll rules and regulations and the ability to identify process improvements within Workday, our HRIS system.Primary Payroll Responsibilities:Responsible for managing all aspects of the company payrollElectronically transmit payroll on a bi-weekly scheduleMonitor payroll registers, employee timecards and quarterly tax filings within the Workday systemIn coordination with the Human Resources department, administer employee leaves, benefits and compensation changesRegister the company with new states as needed while maintaining tax codes and workers compensation rates within WorkdayCoordinate year-end tax reporting of W-2s and 1099sPrimary Accounts Payable Responsibilities:Enter vendor invoices with the proper general ledger account and cost center into SAPGenerate weekly payment of vendor invoicesInvestigate and resolve billing discrepancies and/or vendor disputesCompile necessary approval documentation prior to payment processingAssist in month end reconciliation processRequired Qualifications and Experience:Associate degree required; bachelor's preferred4+ years of payroll processing experienceProficiency in Microsoft Excel functions requiredExperience with financial software SAP and Workday preferredAbility to perform in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlinesHighly organized with keen attend to detailStrong written and verbal communications skillsEEO StatementNew England Biolabs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community; as an EEO/AA employer, New England Biolabs considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. More in-depth details of EEO are available here.Information regarding New England Biolabs commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion can be found here.New England Biolabs is a participating employer in the Employment Verification (E-Verify) program.If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to or call to let us know the nature of your request.

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