Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Location: East Valley (Onsite)
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Position Overview

This Payroll Specialist role supports payroll operations within a well-established CPA firm that services a diverse client base. The position is hands-on and focused on accurate payroll processing, employee record maintenance, reporting, and client support. It's best suited for someone detail-oriented who enjoys ownership and working in a structured, stable environment.

Why This Role Is Open

* Team expansion driven by client growth
* Increasing payroll volume across multiple clients
* Opportunity to join a stable firm with long-term demand

Core Responsibilities

* Process payroll for single and multi-company environments
* Maintain employee payroll records including new hires, changes, and deductions
* Ensure accurate setup of taxes, benefits, and deductions
* Support payroll reporting and internal documentation
* Assist with payroll tax coordination and reconciliations
* Help support year-end processing including W-2 preparation
* Respond to payroll questions from clients and internal teams
* Partner with accounting and HR teams to resolve discrepancies
* Maintain accuracy and confidentiality across all payroll activities

Qualifications

* 3+ years of payroll processing experience
* Experience in multi-company or multi-state payroll environments preferred
* Strong understanding of payroll processes and reporting
* Familiarity with payroll systems (ADP or similar a plus)
* Experience with QuickBooks or accounting system integration helpful
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
* Clear communication and customer-service mindset

Ideal Candidate

* Detail-oriented and dependable
* Comfortable handling payroll independently
* Able to manage multiple priorities
* Strong communicator with both clients and internal teams
* Prefers a stable, structured environment

Culture & Work Environment

* Established firm with 20+ years in business
* Highly tenured team with strong retention
* Professional but supportive and team-oriented culture
* Standard 40-hour workweeks
* Peak periods exist, but off-season workloads are lighter
* Strong overall work-life balance

Benefits Snapshot

* 401(k) with company match
* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* Paid Time Off and holidays