Senior Payroll & Accounting Specialist

About This Job Aceolution Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Work Mode: On-site Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting Job Description Senior Payroll & Accounting Specialist – ADP & QuickBooks Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll & Accounting Specialist with 8+ years of hands-on experience in payroll processing, accounting operations, and financial administration. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ADP and QuickBooks, with a proven ability to manage payroll, maintain accurate financial records, reconcile accounts, and support day-to-day accounting activities. Key Responsibilities Process and manage end-to-end payroll using ADP for employees on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis.Maintain accurate employee payroll records, deductions, benefits, taxes, and other payroll-related information.Handle payroll tax filings, reporting, and compliance requirements.Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.Record, classify, and maintain financial transactions in QuickBooks.Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.Generate financial and payroll reports for management.Monitor invoices, payments, expenses, and outstanding receivables.Assist with audits and provide required financial documentation.Maintain organized and accurate accounting and payroll records.Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable payroll regulations.Work closely with HR, Finance, and management teams to resolve payroll and accounting issues. Required Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in payroll, accounting, or finance operations.Strong hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems.Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks.Good understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxes, deductions, and benefits.Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and reporting.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to handle confidential payroll and financial information.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar ADP platforms.Experience supporting multi-state payroll.Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance.Experience with month-end/year-end closing.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Technical Skills ADP / ADP Workforce NowQuickBooks / QuickBooks OnlineMicrosoft ExcelPayroll ProcessingAccounts Payable & Accounts ReceivableGeneral LedgerBank ReconciliationPayroll Tax ReportingFinancial Reporting Experience Level 8+ Years Job Type Full-Time | Senior-Level Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and highly reliable payroll and accounting professional who can independently manage payroll through ADP, maintain accounting records in QuickBooks, perform reconciliations, and provide accurate financial and payroll reporting.