Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist - AP (Tier II) to support payroll and accounts payable operations for client accounts in Highland Hills, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position focuses on ensuring payroll and billing activities are completed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with established procedures. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a service-minded approach, and the ability to review financial information across multiple systems with precision.

Responsibilities:

- Examine payroll records and related data to confirm accuracy, including tax jurisdiction details and reconciliation across multiple databases.

- Audit client billing information against payroll support documents to ensure invoices are complete, correct, and ready for release.

- Complete payroll processing activities, including final review steps and coordination of check production within required banking deadlines.

- Prepare and finalize customer invoices in a timely manner and oversee the printing of billing documents.

- Assemble payroll and invoice materials for distribution and ensure customer packets are packaged and shipped on schedule.

- Reconcile payroll and invoicing totals to accounting statements to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.

- Provide cross-functional assistance within the department, including support for billing workflows and customer service needs.

- Carry out daily responsibilities in alignment with company policies, quality standards, and a collaborative team environment. Requirements - Experience in payroll processing, billing support, or a related financial operations role.

- Ability to review detailed payroll and invoice data with a high level of accuracy.

- Familiarity with reconciling records across accounting systems and multiple databases.

- Working knowledge of check processing, banking time-sensitive deadlines, and invoice generation.

- Strong customer service and client support skills with a detail-oriented communication style.

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.

- Proficiency in following established procedures while contributing effectively within a team setting.

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