Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist

Thunderbolt Marine, Inc. (TMI)is a privately held company located on the Wilmington River and adjacent to the historic City of Savannah, Georgia. TMI has provided repair and refit services for a wide range of commercial and recreational vessels for more than 50 years from our 25-acre site in The Town of Thunderbolt.

In the role of Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist reporting to the Controller, this position performs the review, validation and entry of accounts payable invoices and maintenance of accounts payable records. Ensuring timely payments to external vendors, customers and employees while accurately recording related financial transactions in compliance with company policies. Accounting operations such as analysis, review, and reconciliation are key to the success in this position. Work is performed with ability to pay strong attention to detail and to work effectively while maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues and possess strong customer service skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Works with, Excel, and Microsoft Office on a regular basis and demonstrates a high level of comprehension. Ensures compliance with all applicable State of Georgia policies and procedures; and follows most generally accepted accounting policies and procedures. The candidate is required to adhere to safety guidelines, applicable laws, and EPA and OSHA regulations.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders
• Complete all A/P filing to include but not limited to: check remittance, check copies, forms, and reports. Distribute accounting documents, records and reports.
• Provide detailed analyses and explanations of transactions, upon request.
• Track Georgia sales and use taxes and file monthly sales and use tax return.
• Ensures that all processes and reports related to payroll are completed timely
• Entering and reconciling payroll activity including compensation and payroll deductions
• Participates in the audit of a various financial records.
• Accounting and reconciliation, on-going analysis, communication, and time management are essential in job performance and in providing support to coworkers, other employees, and supervisors
• May be required to perform job related duties other than those specifically delineated in this position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Accounting or Finance required
• 3-5yrs of related job experience
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, U.S. GAAP, and payroll laws and best practices.
• At least 3 years of experience with a payroll processing software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Advanced mathematical skills, outstanding organization, detail-oriented and accuracy driven.
• Highest integrity in handling confidential information
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Payroll Processing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person