Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Senior Payroll Specialist in Phoenix, AZ! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage complex payroll operations for 500+ employees. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment. Be part of a company that values precision and career growth.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll using ADP Workforce Now for biweekly and semi-monthly cycles
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (AZ, CA, NV)
- Manage garnishments, 401(k) contributions, and benefit deductions
- Conduct payroll audits and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare year-end reports (W-2, 1099) and support external audits
- Train junior payroll staff on system updates and processes
- Collaborate with HR on timekeeping system integrations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Expertise in ADP Workforce Now or similar HCM platforms
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- PHR or CPP certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, AZ labor laws, and ACA compliance
- Experience with garnishment processing and tax filing
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills