Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist

Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist
Location: Albuquerque, NM (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $33 to $36 per hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail oriented and dependable AP/Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization with more than 500 employees across multiple states. This is a split role responsible for supporting both high volume accounts payable operations and multi state payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience working in a fast paced environment, and the ability to manage confidential information with a high degree of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process high volume invoices accurately and efficiently while meeting payment deadlines
• Review, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Maintain vendor records, W 9 documentation, and payment files
• Assist with weekly payment runs, ACH transactions, and check processing
• Support month end close activities, accruals, and AP reconciliations
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships

Payroll

• Process payroll for a large, multi state employee population
• Review employee timecards, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings for accuracy
• Maintain payroll records including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and direct deposit updates
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll questions
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and year end processing
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data and payroll administration

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable, payroll, or a combination role
• Experience processing high volume accounts payable transactions
• Multi state payroll experience required
• Experience supporting organizations with 500+ employees strongly preferred
• Proficiency with payroll and accounting systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP, HRIS, or payroll management systems
• Experience processing payroll for over 500 employees, multi-state
• Versed in high volume AP processing - over 100 invoices/day

Pay Details: $33.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Angela Walton

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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