Payroll Ap - Ar Admin

Job Description

The Payroll & AP/AR Administrator is responsible for managing accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for approximately 160 employees in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role also supports the Finance team by processing accounts payable, preparing sales invoices, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and industry regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.Compensation:

$24 - $26 hourly

Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and pay rate changes.

Verify timecards and attendance data; follow up with supervisors for missing or inaccurate entries.

Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax forms.

Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws.

Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end payroll processes (W-2s, audits, etc.).

Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll questions and troubleshooting.

Accounts Payable

Receive, code, and process vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner.

Match purchase orders, invoices, and packing slips per internal control processes.

Maintain vendor files and ensure proper documentation and approvals.

Research and resolve vendor inquiries.

Assist with month-end closing through AP reconciliation and reporting.

Accounts Receivable

Prepare and send customer invoices; record incoming payments.

Conduct basic collections follow-up on overdue accounts as needed.

Reconcile customer accounts and support month-end AR reporting.

Work with internal production/operations teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies.

General Administrative & Support Duties

Maintain organized digital and physical records for payroll, AP, and AR.

Assist with audits (payroll, financial, safety, and regulatory) as needed.

Provide backup support to the Finance and HR teams.

Support continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and finance workflows.

Qualifications:

2–4 years of payroll and AP/AR experience in a manufacturing environment with an hourly workforce preferred.

Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations and applicable labor laws.

Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Experience with payroll systems (Ceridian/Dayforce, ADP or similar software preferred).

High attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Payroll and/or Accounting certifications or related courses preferred.

About Company

Sandridge Crafted Foods is a great place to work! We’re proud to have an amazing team, competitive benefits, and a supportive, inclusive environment. We are also an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

What we will offer you:

Competitive wages starting at $18.25 per hour

One-time $1,000 sign-on bonus

Health benefits/401(k)

$1.00/hr. attendance bonus

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for career growth, training, and development

Full-time