Payroll Specialist: Reconciliation & Compliance Expert

X-Ray Associates of New Mexico, PC; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Ray Associates of New Mexico, PC is hiring a Full Time Payroll Specialist to manage day-to-day payroll operations, reconcile payroll and benefits, and support broader accounting duties across multiple office locations in New Mexico.

The role requires experience with Paylocity, strong Excel skills, and 10-key by touch, with a focus on accuracy, security, and HIPAA compliance. This in-person, Monday–Friday position may include occasional after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years payroll experience in a mid-sized company.
• Must have a valid New Mexico Drivers' License and maintain a clean driving record, carry insurance, and provide own vehicle to go to multiple office locations, as needed.
• Requires 10-key by touch.
• Requires ability to use Excel and Windows Operating System with Advanced skill.
• Experience with Paylocity Payroll software preferred.
• Experience with general Human Resources and Benefits as it applies to payroll preferred.
• Experience working with computerized payroll and time keeping systems required.
• Experience with payroll and benefit reconciliation required.
• Experience with Federal and State reporting requirements.
• Ability to maintain Payroll and HIPAA privacy and security standards in accordance with XRANM policies and procedures in an effort to protect PHI and limit its use to what is considered minimally necessary.
• Must possess the following skills: Organization, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Communication, Integrity, Confidentiality, Problem-Solving Skills, Accountability, Initiative, Dependability and Positive Attitude

Responsibilities

• Compiles timesheets, verifies timesheets have been reviewed and approved by management.
• Troubleshoots timecard and payroll issues with managers and staff.
• Submits payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Performs payroll and benefit reconciliations.
• Transfers data to benefit carriers.
• Supports HR with wage and hour reporting and verifications of employment.
• Supports year end employee benefit audits.
• This is a full-time, in person position, Monday - Friday day shift. Occasional after-hours work required as job duties demand.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Integrity

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Accountability

Initiative

Dependability

Positive attitude

Education

Accounting/Finance degree preferred

Equivalent experience

Tools

Paylocity

Excel

Windows OS

Timekeeping systems

Job description

X-Ray Associates of New Mexico, PC is hiring a Full Time Payroll Specialist to manage day-to-day payroll operations, reconcile payroll and benefits, and support broader accounting duties across multiple office locations in New Mexico.

The role requires experience with Paylocity, strong Excel skills, and 10-key by touch, with a focus on accuracy, security, and HIPAA compliance. This in-person, Monday–Friday position may include occasional after-hours work.