AP/Payroll Specialist

Ledgent-Finance-; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code (jeans allowed)

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- is hiring an AP/Payroll Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona. The role blends Accounts Payable (50–60%) with Payroll support (40–50%), requiring strong AP experience and a willingness to learn payroll concepts in a collaborative, family-owned setting.

The position is on-site, with hourly compensation from USD 24 to USD 29, and potential temp-to-hire conversion. Training and teamwork are emphasized in a stable environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and expense transactions.
• Review and code invoices accurately and perform three-way matching.
• Research invoice discrepancies and resolve issues with teams.
• Support month-end accounting activities and maintain AP records.
• Assist payroll processing and data entry for ~200 employees.
• Help ensure payroll accuracy and timely processing.

Skills

Accounts Payable

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Reliability

Tools

Deltek

ComputerEase

Job description

AP/Payroll Specialist (JN -082026-429441) Phoenix, Arizona

Salary: USD24 - USD28 per hour

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
• 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

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

• 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

• 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
• 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.