Senior Payroll Administrator

Ledgent; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join the team. This role is perfect for a payroll expert who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and delivering exceptional service.

The Senior Payroll Administrator will be responsible for managing full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-state payroll (including CA) experience for large company payroll of 2000+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and tax regulations.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Excel.
• CPP certification preferred.
• Detail-oriented professional with a commitment to integrity, service, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll from start to finish.
• Audit timekeeping records and payroll data.
• Manage employee pay changes, deductions, garnishments, and tax updates.
• Partner with HR and Finance to resolve payroll issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Support payroll audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Deliver outstanding support to employees while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Payroll compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Timekeeping audits

Education

CPP certification preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join the team. This role is perfect for a payroll expert who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and delivering exceptional service. The Senior Payroll Administrator will be responsible for managing full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join the team. This role is perfect for a payroll expert who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and delivering exceptional service. The Senior Payroll Administrator will be responsible for managing full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll from start to finish.
• Audit timekeeping records and payroll data.
• Manage employee pay changes, deductions, garnishments, and tax updates.
• Partner with HR and Finance to resolve payroll issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Support payroll audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Deliver outstanding support to employees while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-state payroll (including CA) experience for large company payroll of 2000+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and tax regulations.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Excel.
• CPP certification preferred.
• Detail-oriented professional with a commitment to integrity, service, and excellence.

Required Work Hours

Monday - Friday, first shift.

Benefits

The Senior Payroll Administrator role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $100,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

If you're passionate about payroll accuracy and enjoy being a trusted partner across the organization, Ledgent Finance & Accounting would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.