Payroll Specialist
APN Staffing
Payroll Specialist – Healthcare
M-F 8 AM TO 5PM
Phoenix, AZ
$30-35/HR
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of multi-state payroll operations. This role serves as a subject-matter expert in payroll administration, tax compliance, and reporting, ensuring all payroll activities adhere to federal, state, and local regulations. The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining payroll integrity, supporting employees and leadership, and partnering with internal teams to continuously improve payroll processes.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Payroll Processing & Administration
- Payroll Accounting & Reconciliation
- Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Employee Support & Issue Resolution
- Process Improvement & Collaboration
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Three (3) years of progressive payroll processing experience.
- One (1) year of multi-state payroll and tax compliance strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.
- Experience establishing and maintaining state unemployment and withholding tax accounts is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in payroll systems and accounting software; ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Sage Intacct or similar accounting platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, data validation, reconciliation), as well as Word and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Navan, TripLog, Bill.com Spend & Expense, and Payactiv would be helpful.
EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field preferred.
- Payroll and/or Accounting certifications (e.g., FPC, CPP) are a plus.
This is in-person position to start but after 90 days could lead to 1-2 days remotely making it an hybrid position.
Interested in learning more? Please contact Beth 602.788.5890 ext. 121 or email Beth@apnusa.com.
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