Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist

Location: Torrington, CT
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
Compensation: $55,000 – $67,000

Join a Stable Manufacturing Organization

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple affiliated businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys a diverse role, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and providing exceptional internal customer service.

The ideal candidate will have experience in both accounts payable and payroll administration, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices for multiple affiliated companies and locations.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with Purchasing and Receiving teams.
• Code invoices accurately to appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Process domestic and international vendor invoices.
• Manage freight, logistics, and shipping-related invoices.
• Process DMR transactions.
• Maintain vendor records and establish new vendor accounts.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs.
• Process ACH, wire transfers, and other electronic payments.
• Serve as a secondary bank approver.
• Maintain organized AP files and year-end documentation.

Payroll Administration

• Process weekly payroll for multiple companies.
• Review employee hours, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments for accuracy.
• Maintain employee payroll records and confidential information.
• Process new hires, terminations, wage changes, and benefit deductions.
• Balance payroll prior to submission.
• Respond to employee payroll questions professionally and promptly.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company payroll policies.

Banking & Accounting Support

• Process electronic banking transactions.
• Assist with positive pay and cash management activities.
• Cross-train with Accounts Receivable and Accounting team members.
• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Support multiple affiliated companies through a shared-services accounting model.
• Participate in special projects and continuous process improvements.
• Provide additional accounting support as business needs require.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience in Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience supporting multiple companies or entities.
• Experience with payroll systems and ERP software.
• Experience with Paycom and/or Epicor ERP is highly desirable.

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary of $55,000–$67,000
• Stable manufacturing organization with long-term growth
• Collaborative and supportive accounting team
• Opportunity to work across multiple operating companies
• Broad accounting exposure beyond traditional AP and payroll
• Immediate hiring need with the opportunity to train alongside the current employee before retirement

If you’re an organized accounting professional looking for a long-term opportunity where your contributions make a direct impact on business operations, we’d love to hear from you.