Payroll Specialist

Metro Fire + Security has been serving Arizona since 1972. We are a full-service fire protection company that offers statewide service in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas. We are a family-owned business that prides itself on customer service and integrity. Our staff of friendly and experienced professionals are dedicated to proving quality service.

Great company culture with room to grow.

• Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data
• Manage payroll for 450-500 employees on a weekly basis
• Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, benefit withholding, job title and department changes, etc.
• Calculate bonuses and commissions, when appropriate
• Process garnishment requests
• Initiate timely periodical payments either by preparing and administering checks or making direct deposits
• Calculate unemployment and severance payments
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Answer questions, requests and/or concerns regarding payroll
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Close out employees through company system after processing last paycheck
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 5+ years prior relevant work experience
• 3+ years of experience as payroll clerk or payroll manager
• Solid knowledge of local legislation, policies, and regulations
• General accounting experience
• High precision/ detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills and aptitude in problem-solving
• Meticulous, focused, and analytical
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Capable of staying on task and completing tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet payroll deadlines (payroll occurs bi-weekly)

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/ business administration
• Experience working in Paylocity, Quick Books, and Profit Zoom