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Organizational Overview

IYRS School of Technology & Trades is the premier marine trades and advanced technologies career school. Located in the heart of downtown Newport, RI, IYRS leads the region and nation in academic outcomes related to skilled-workforce training, retention, graduation, and employment rates. 

IYRS School of Technology & Trades is the only accredited private non-profit career school in Rhode Island recognized by the Department of Education. Our 3-acre harbor-front campus houses amazing facilities with traditional and state-of-the-art equipment. Our mission is to empower students through immersive, hands-on innovative learning to realize their full potential.  IYRS offers four certificate programs for people interested in careers in marine trades and advanced technologies. IYRS students are passionate about thinking and working through hands-on learning to develop skills and problem-solving abilities. IYRS was named a Best Maker School by Newsweek Magazine in 2021.

  

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, is highly reliable, and thrives in a team-oriented environment. You should be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, learning new systems, and supporting staff across the organization with professionalism and warmth.

Requirements

About the Role

The Accounting & HR Operations Specialist plays a key role in managing day-to-day financial operations, payroll processing, and HR support for our organization. This position ensures accuracy and compliance across accounts payable, cash management, payroll, and month-end close activities while providing administrative support to maintain smooth office operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

  

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Cash Management

Enter and monitor invoices across multiple entitiesProcess biweekly check runs and manage credit card transactionsHandle bank deposits and vendor communicationsSupport merchandise sales and related financial tracking

Payroll & HR Support

Onboard new employees and manage benefit enrollments via Employee NavigatorMaintain employee records and timesheets in PaylocityProcess biweekly payroll and related journal entriesAdminister 403(b) contributions and reporting

Month-End & Quarter-End Close

Perform bank reconciliations across all accounts and entitiesCreate and post journal entriesReconcile balance sheet accounts and intercompany transactions

Audit & Compliance

Prepare year-end reconciliations and respond to auditor requestsAssist with 990 preparation and PBC documentationEnsure timely filing of organizational registration forms

General Office & Organizational Support

Coordinate annual Workers Comp auditOversee office equipment maintenance and supply orderingFile AP and HR documentsProvide support at organizational events and serve as a resource for staff inquiries

  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferredMinimum 3–5 years of accounting experience; HR or nonprofit experience a plusProficiency in Intacct (preferred), Paylocity, and Employee NavigatorStrong organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively across departments

  

Compensation and Benefits 

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick timeHealth, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Reimbursement Account and Health Savings AccountRetirement plan with company match

To Apply click here https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3688141/Int-L-Yacht-Rest-SC/Accounting-HR-Operations-Specialist