Finance & Payroll Specialist

Finance & Payroll Specialist (ERP & Financial Operations)

Location: Panama City, FL (In-Office)

Pay Range: $80,000 – $120,000 (DOE)

Position Type: Temp-to-Hire (Evaluation Hire)

The Opportunity

Snelling Staffing is seeking a high-level Finance & Payroll Specialist for a premier client in the Panama City area. This isn’t just a data entry role; we are looking for a technical “power user” who can bridge the gap between complex payroll administration and senior-level financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is someone who can “own” the accounting cycle within a robust ERP environment (NetSuite preferred), ensuring that every deduction, tax levy, and GL mapping is executed with surgical precision. If you are a financial professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys optimizing automated workflows, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Systems Management

• System Integrity: Manage and configure financial and payroll data within the company’s ERP system; maintain earnings/deduction items and ensure seamless mapping to the General Ledger.
• The Close: Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with a focus on payroll-related reconciliations.
• Process Improvement: Identify automation opportunities to streamline time-tracking or external integrations (ADP/Ceridian/Workday).
• Audit Readiness: Prepare detailed financial statements and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits.

Advanced Payroll Administration

• Full-Cycle Execution: Process accurate, timely payroll for a multi-entity environment.
• Compliance: Manage complex garnishments, tax levies, and multi-state compliance regulations.
• Benefits Oversight: Ensure accurate 401(k) matching, health insurance deductions, and timely employee inquiry resolution.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3–7+ years of “dual-threat” experience in Finance/Accounting and Payroll.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong experience working within an enterprise-level ERP (e.g., NetSuite, Sage, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics). Direct hands-on experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
• Software Skills: Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex data analysis).
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of GAAP and federal/state payroll regulations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Certifications: CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or CPA is a significant plus.

Core Competencies for Success

• Analytical Mindset: You don’t just report data; you interpret it to find efficiencies and drive strategy.
• Discretion: Absolute integrity in handling confidential executive and employee compensation data.
• Adaptability: The ability to move from high-level financial strategy to granular payroll troubleshooting without missing a beat.

Why Snelling?

Snelling has been a staple of the local business community since 1961, providing stability and expertise to the Bay County labor market for over six decades. Under the leadership of our Office Manager, Cyndie Hilburn, who has been driving our local success since 2005, we offer a streamlined “Temp-to-Perm” transition. We don’t just fill seats; we build the strategic talent partnerships that keep Panama City moving.