Accountant Payroll Specialist

Automation Personnel Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Tampa, FL seeks an Accountant Payroll Specialist to handle payroll processing and collaboration with HR. The candidate should have over 3 years of payroll experience, be proficient with Paylocity software, and possess strong organizational skills. This full-time role offers a pay rate of $17-22 per hour based on experience, with the possibility of temporary-to-hire employment.

Benefits

$50 referral bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing required.
• Strong understanding of job costing and labor allocation principles.
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll using Paylocity software.
• Validate union-related payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate financial reports and assist in budget tracking.

Skills

Experience in payroll processing

Proficient with Paylocity software

Understanding of job costing

Excellent organizational skills

Tools

Paylocity software

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Contract To Perm | Industry: Accounting | Job Number: 51094137 | Pay Rate: $17-22 / hour

Job Description

Accountant Payroll Specialist — Automation Personnel Services is looking for an Accountant Payroll Specialist for a company based in Tampa, FL. This role involves working closely with the Accounting and HR departments to process payroll, prepare financial reports, track budgets, and handle other related tasks.

Pay Rate
$17.00 – $22 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule and Hours

Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll using Paylocity software.
• Input and validate union-related payroll data, ensuring correct fringe benefits, dues, and compliance with union agreements.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and improve process efficiency.
• Generate financial reports and assist in budget tracking, cost allocations, and variance analysis as needed.
• Support accounts payable/receivable functions, including invoice processing, vendor payment reconciliation, and back deposits.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and assist with monthly and year-end closing procedures.
• Maintain accurate financial records of all transactions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing.
• Proficient with Paylocity payroll software.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting.
• Strong understanding of job costing and labor allocation principles.
• Familiarity with union payroll requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and multi-state payroll laws.
• High attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Job Type
Full time, temporary to hire

How to Apply

Interested in this job? Click Apply Now or email your resume to [e-mail]. You may also call 813-888-7508 to learn more or apply in person at our office:

Automation Personnel Services Tampa Branch
3904 West Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33614

Benefits and Additional Information

Bonus Opportunity: We offer a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

Equal Opportunity Employer | APSTampa

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. We have received multiple Best of Staffing awards and other recognitions.