Senior Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist

• Gather, review, and verify for final Finance approval all the necessary supporting documentation (i.e., approvals, invoices, requisitions, etc.) to process and pay the accounts payable invoices.
• Review invoices to ensure reasonableness and proper approvals in compliance with existing policies.
• Perform data entry tasks and review for the accounting team.
• Conduct research and resolve discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor credits through effective communication within the organization as well as with vendors.
• Generate system-related reports and collaborate with the Human Resource and Accounts Payable department representatives to ensure timely and accurate payment of benefit plan premiums.
• Coordinate and carry out a variety of complex tasks involved in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of payroll, salary, and benefits data.
• Ensures clients, employees, and contractors receive their payments accurately and on time.
• Conduct research and analysis on discrepancies, processing the necessary payroll and adjustment entries.
• Identify potential improvements in Paycom and other systems to boost the accuracy and efficiency of our payroll processes.
• Review and validate payroll records for precision, including new employees, separations, leaves of absence, changes in pay rates, and more.
• Explain and interpret complex payroll information to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Adapt to changes in requirements, processes, and employee contracts to provide the most current, accurate information.
• Coordinate with the HR team on incoming employee data relating to new hires, terminations, and earning/deduction adjustments to accurately process payroll for the period.
• Prepare and process Quarterly Tax Returns, as well as W2s and 1099s, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Execute statistical reporting and audits related to employee remuneration, encompassing pay, commissions, bonuses, vacation and sick leave, disability and workers' compensation leave, along with taxes and deductions.
• Complete post-payroll audits and generate reports, establish metrics, and keep track of any problems.
• Document and maintain department job aids and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of experience in the field, Required
• APA Certification, preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, preferred

Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, accounts payable management, and financial documentation accuracy. Proficient in conducting audits, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations.

• 5+ Years Of Experience
• Payroll Processing
• Accounts Payable Management
• APA Certification
• Bachelor's Degree In Finance

• Data Entry
• Invoice Review
• Payroll Audits
• Tax Return Preparation
• Discrepancy Resolution
• Statistical Reporting
• Payroll Record Validation
• SOP Documentation
• Payment Processing
• Benefit Plan Premium Management

• Effective Communication
• Attention To Detail
• Adaptability

• APA Certification

• Finance
• Accounting
• Payroll
• Accounts Payable
• Employee Remuneration
• W2s
• 1099s
• Quarterly Tax Returns

• Paycom