Senior Payroll Accountant

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest‑serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

The Senior Payroll Accountant performs a wide variety of advanced payroll accounting activities including the preparation of financial statements and management reports that require the application of professional accounting standards and follow established company policies and procedures.

• Resolve more complex problems of broad scope and high impact in maintaining payroll accounts, payroll processes, preparing reports and in the distribution of costs.
• Interact routinely with accounting or business unit senior level staff and management personnel.
• Partner with Accountants, Payroll, and Business Systems Analysts to provide project support.
• Assist in the preparation, calculation, and transmission of payroll related activities as necessary.
• Review, test, and implementation of pay practices as necessary.
• Preparation of monthly account reconciliation as necessary.
• System Transformation Project Support
  • Payroll SME is responsible for promoting cross‑functional teamwork.
  • Work with end‑users to create implementation plans, project timelines, and processes.

• BS degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• AND three (3) years Payroll Accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA, MS in Accounting and/or CPA certification preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Advanced knowledge of computer spreadsheet and word processing software programs (Microsoft Office).

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, U.S. Export Control Laws). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws.

All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non‑US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting…