HR/Accounting Generalist at THE QUEENSBURY HOTEL – Glens Falls, New York

We are looking for an experienced HR / Accounting Generalist to perform daily accounting/HR tasks that will support our financial team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Prepare bank deposits
• Enter financial transactions into internal databases
• Check spreadsheets for accuracy
• Maintain digital and physical financial records
• Issue invoices to customers and external partners, as needed
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, scheduling, and communication with candidates.
• Administer employee life-cycle processes, including compliant onboarding, offboarding, and maintenance of accurate HR records.
• Lead new hire orientation and track the scheduling, completion, and documentation of all required staff training.
• Support accurate weekly payroll by verifying timesheets and processing staff changes in coordination with the Finance department.
• Processing weekly payroll.
• Administer employee benefit programs, assisting with open enrollment and qualifying life event updates.
• Manage employee leave requests (Workers’ Compensation, Short-term disability, FMLA, PFL), ensuring proper documentation and communication.
• Prepare HR documentation for regulatory reviews, licensing visits, and external audits.
• Managing Sick time/PTO time accruals
• Support employee engagement through recognition programs, internal communications, and organization-wide events.
• Maintain working knowledge of current federal and New York State employment laws to ensure compliance.
• Manage time effectively, maintain confidentiality, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills
• Work experience as an Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, or HR Generalist
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with finance regulations
• Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel. M3 accounting software and Paychex a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain confidentiality.