AP / Payroll Specialist
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Location: West Phoenix, AZ (100% Onsite)
Compensation: $24-$29/hr DOE
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00-3:30 or 7:30-4:00

Position Overview

A family-owned construction company is seeking an AP / Payroll Specialist to support a growing accounting and payroll team.

This role is approximately 50-60% Accounts Payable and 40-50% Payroll Support, making it an ideal opportunity for someone with strong AP experience who is interested in expanding their payroll knowledge. The company is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is willing to learn.

Accounts Payable Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and expense transactions
• Review and code invoices accurately
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Work with purchasing and operations teams to resolve payment or receiving issues
• Process utility bills, recurring expenses, and vendor invoices
• Support month-end accounting activities
• Maintain accurate AP records and supporting documentation

Payroll Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly payroll processing for approximately 200 employees
• Support payroll reporting and spreadsheet tracking
• Work with timekeeping data and payroll records
• Assist with payroll adjustments and payroll-related administrative functions
• Help ensure payroll accuracy and timely processing

Required Qualifications

• Accounts Payable experience required
• ERP system experience required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excel proficiency required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Dependable attendance and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction industry experience
• Payroll processing experience
• Piece-rate payroll exposure
• Deltek / ComputerEase experience or similar construction ERP systems
• Bilingual Spanish

Team & Culture

• Family-owned business
• Approximately 20-25 office employees
• Team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Casual dress code (jeans acceptable)
• Employees are expected to communicate, help each other, and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong training process with support from experienced payroll team members
• Not a highly corporate or political environment
• Looking for team players who take feedback well and contribute positively

Growth & Development

• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Strong training and onboarding support
• Opportunity to gain payroll experience if coming from an AP background
• Stable company with long-term employees
• Best suited for someone seeking stability rather than rapid advancement

What Will Make Someone Successful

• Strong AP processing skills
• Ability to learn payroll concepts quickly
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to pivot when priorities change
• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Comfortable working independently after training

Why This Opportunity

• Stable family-owned company
• Strong team environment
• Opportunity to broaden accounting and payroll skills
• Competitive pay
• Consistent schedule
• Supportive leadership team
• Long-term potential through temp-to-hire conversion

This role is ideal for an AP professional looking to join a stable company, learn payroll, and become part of a collaborative team environment.