Payroll Specialist

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO program

Up to 8 paid holidays per year

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Discounts on veterinary services and其他

Job summary

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to join our Accounting and Finance team. The role supports accurate, timely biweekly payroll processing, maintaining records, and handling deductions.

This hybrid position combines on-site work three days a week with remote work up to two days, within standard hours. You will coordinate with the Controller and Senior Accountant to resolve discrepancies and ensure payroll integrity, while delivering reliable, confidential

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years payroll processing experience and general ledger background.
• Experience with automated payroll processing preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee timekeeping records and deductions.
• Manage benefit deductions and reconcile payroll and benefit accounts.
• Prepare month-end payroll journal entries and billing statements for benefits.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and coordinate COBRA paperwork.
• Collaborate with Controller and Senior Accountant to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Specialist

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to join our team! This position follows a hybrid schedule, working three days a week at our South Mountain Campus and up to two days remotely. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, and offers an exciting opportunity to use your expertise to support and amplify our lifesaving mission. Read on to learn more about this rewarding opportunity!

Paws Up For Great Benefits!

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!

Day in the Life:

As a Payroll Specialist at the Arizona Humane Society, you will play an important role on our Accounting and Finance team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of biweekly payroll. This position is responsible for preparing and reviewing payroll data, managing employee timekeeping records, processing payroll adjustments, and maintaining up to date employee information, including new hires, terminations, wage changes, and deductions.

In this role, you will also manage employee benefit deductions, reconcile payroll and benefit accounts, and prepare monthly billing statements for medical, dental, and short term disability insurance. Additional responsibilities include processing benefit enrollment changes, coordinating COBRA paperwork, preparing month-end payroll journal entries, and responding to employee payroll inquiries.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and comfortable handling confidential information. You will work closely with the Controller and Senior Accountant to ensure payroll accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and support efficient payroll and accounting processes.

Job Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years payroll processing experience and general ledger background.
• Experience with automated payroll processing preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to type and operate standard office equipment, handle objects and materials, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively in person and by telephone. The employee may be required to occasionally climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend, particularly when attending events, visiting organizational facilities, or participating in photo, video, or media activities.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 10 pounds and may occasionally be required to carry or transport materials and equipment necessary for meetings, events, presentations, or media activities.

There will be occasional wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air-conditioned and heated office environment. The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.

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