Payroll Specialist - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Payroll Specialist

Direct Hire | $60,000 - $75,000 annually

Phoenix, AZ | Fully Onsite

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k program with employer matching
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Opportunities for career growth in a leading Engineering Consulting Firm

In this exciting role, you'll:

• Act as the sole payroll processor and backup for the Senior Accountant as needed
• Process full-cycle payroll for 250+ employees across multiple states
• Audit and review bi-weekly timesheets
• Process timesheet input in payroll software to generate checks, direct deposits, and reports, meeting payroll submission deadlines set by third-party providers.
• Reconcile and transmit files for retirement plans and garnishment
• Maintain and update payroll records, including deductions, exemptions, and direct deposit information.
• Collaborate with HR to manage payroll-related inquiries, adjustments, and reports.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare reports for management and auditing purposes.
• Support special projects such as system upgrades or payroll software implementation.

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state payroll
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree
• Highly Preferred: Experience in the engineering, construction, or consulting industry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.