Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Desert Financial Group as a Full-Time Payroll Specialist in sunny Tucson, AZ! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our payroll operations with precision and compliance. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment where your expertise makes a real impact. Help us ensure our employees receive accurate and timely compensation while maintaining strict adherence to federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage time and attendance data, resolving discrepancies with department heads
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws (e.g., FICA, FUTA)
- Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and year-end forms (W-2, 1099)
- Conduct payroll audits and maintain detailed payroll records
- Assist with new hire onboarding and payroll-related benefits enrollment
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with clear, professional communication
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
- ADP certification or equivalent payroll software proficiency
- Deep knowledge of FLSA, garnishment laws, and multi-state compliance
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Ability to handle sensitive financial data with absolute discretion
- Proven problem-solving skills for payroll discrepancies
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred