Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Thank you for taking the time to apply for the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist position with our company! We are seeking an experienced payroll professional to join our team.

As a key member of our finance department, the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with all applicable regulations, and providing excellent service to our employees.

This role is an incredible opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, experienced in payroll management, and knows what it takes to maintain payroll accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

We look forward to speaking with you about this opportunity, and what you can bring to the team!

Job Duties

• Process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee payroll queries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Manage and oversee payroll schedules, ensuring timely submission of payroll data.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data.
• Perform audits to ensure all payroll transactions are accurate.
• Prepare periodic payroll reports for management and audit purposes.
• Stay updated on current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data, including payroll taxes, employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and other required reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and procedures, including federal and state regulations.
• Experience with payroll software and systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Certification in payroll (e.g., CPP, FPC) is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.