<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-entity, multi-state workforce in Lawrence, Kansas. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and site leadership to maintain payroll records, support compliance obligations, and ensure employees are paid correctly each cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll systems experience, a detail-focused approach, and the ability to manage reporting, tax administration, and deduction activity in a fast-paced environment. This is a newly created role with a GROWING company and a phenomenal team! Reach out and apply today! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities and states, including regular payroll runs, imported hours, special earnings, deductions, incentive payments, and off-cycle checks.</p><p>• Review timekeeping records each pay period, coordinate with supervisors on missed punches or approval issues, and resolve exceptions before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Maintain paid time off and leave accrual structures in the payroll system and verify that employee balances remain accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Oversee the payroll schedule by communicating key deadlines, cutoffs, and submission requirements to managers and operating locations.</p><p>• Manage payroll system configuration such as earnings codes, deduction settings, job classifications, and entity-level setup while contributing to process enhancements.</p><p>• Support payroll onboarding for newly acquired businesses by organizing employee data conversion, tax setup, deduction mapping, and parallel payroll validation.</p><p>• Handle payroll tax administration by establishing state and local accounts, monitoring rates, reconciling filings, and responding to agency inquiries or notices.</p><p>• Process garnishments, child support withholdings, and tax levies in accordance with applicable laws, while coordinating required communication with employees and agencies.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related reports for Finance and HR, including journal entry support, labor allocation details, accrual documentation, year-end reporting, compliance filings, and audit requests.</p><p>• Reconcile benefit deductions and carrier invoices, assist with open enrollment updates, and process retirement plan contribution remittances accurately and on time.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Coordinator to support day-to-day invoice processing and payment activities for a paper and packaging operation in DeSoto, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, accuracy in financial data handling, and a solid understanding of vendor payment workflows. The person in this role will help keep payable processes organized, timely, and compliant while working closely with internal teams and external suppliers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper supporting documentation before processing.<br>• Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices and enter payment data into the accounts payable workflow.<br>• Manage timely payment activities through ACH transactions and scheduled check runs in alignment with established deadlines.<br>• Reconcile invoice details against purchase records or internal approvals to resolve discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to answer payment questions and address outstanding issues.<br>• Maintain organized payable records and documentation to support audits, reporting, and month-end activities.<br>• Monitor aging items and follow up on pending approvals to help prevent delayed payments.