Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Scottsdale, AZ as a Senior Payroll Specialist! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage complex payroll operations for our growing organization. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts employee satisfaction and financial accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (FLSA, FICA, AZ state laws)
- Manage garnishments, tax levies, and employee payroll deductions
- Conduct payroll audits and reconcile discrepancies with HRIS systems
- Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax returns and year-end W-2s/1099s
- Act as primary payroll liaison for HR, finance, and external auditors
Qualifications
- 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent proficiency
- Expertise in AZ payroll tax regulations and wage laws
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- PHR or CPP certification preferred
- Proven ability to handle sensitive data with absolute discretion