Career Opportunity: Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist with Skyline in Cincinnati, OH

Are you a payroll professional who’s Good & Hungry® for a role with flexibility and stability with a Cincinnati cultural icon? Then it’s Skyline Time™!

If you’re looking for a payroll-focused role where your expertise is valued, your schedule is respected, and your work supports a team people genuinely care about - we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

The Misleh Family Skyline Chili Franchise Group is a privately held, third-generation family business founded in 1962. We proudly own and operate multiple Skyline Chili restaurants.  Our culture is grounded in respect, consistency, and taking care of our people - both in our restaurants and behind the scenes.

Position Summary

At Skyline Chili, we’re proud of our Cincinnati roots and the family-oriented culture that has made our restaurants feel like home for generations. The Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting our teams across multiple restaurant locations by ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while also ensuring our vendors are supported with consistency and care. This role is ideal for someone who values accuracy, takes pride in supporting others behind the scenes, and enjoys being part of a team that works hard, supports one another, and has a little fun along the way.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process full-cycle payroll for multiple locations, including hourly and salaried team members
• Review and audit timekeeping data, including tips, overtime, and shift differentials
• Partner with restaurant managers to ensure accurate timecard approvals and timely corrections
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, and transfers
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Manage payroll deductions, including benefits, garnishments, and taxes
• Respond to employee questions and resolve payroll discrepancies with professionalism and care

Accounts Payable

• Process and code vendor invoices across multiple restaurant locations
• Ensure proper approval workflows are followed for all expenses
• Execute weekly payment runs (checks and ACH)
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9s and required documentation
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor accounts payable aging to ensure vendors are paid on time and relationships remain strong

Additional Support

• Assist with month-end close, accruals, and financial reporting
• Support audits and maintain accurate payroll and accounts payable documentation
• Collaborate with accounting, HR, and operations teams to keep everything running smoothly

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll, accounts payable, or a similar role
• Experience supporting multi-location or multi-unit environments (restaurant or retail preferred)
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and wage and hour regulations
• Experience with payroll/accounting systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• Clear, friendly communication style with a service-oriented mindset
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Local & Stable – A family-owned business with deep Cincinnati roots and long-standing community ties
• Work Environment – Casual, fast-paced, and team-oriented with a genuine people-first approach
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, and 401(k) eligibility

Ready to Join a Cincinnati Icon?

If you are passionate about helping others and are ready to join a diverse and inclusive team; apply online at https://grnh.se/7st82h8r3us or email job@strategichrinc.com. Be a part of our future!