Senior Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist

Solari, Inc.

Senior Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist managing vendor payments and payroll processing. Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution in financial operations at Solari.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeTempe • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, accounts payable management, and financial documentation accuracy. Proficient in conducting audits, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Of ExperiencePayroll ProcessingAccounts Payable ManagementAPA CertificationBachelor's Degree In Finance

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Hard Skills

Data EntryInvoice ReviewPayroll AuditsTax Return PreparationDiscrepancy ResolutionStatistical ReportingPayroll Record ValidationSOP DocumentationPayment ProcessingBenefit Plan Premium Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention To DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Paycom

Certifications & Qualifications

APA Certification

Industry Keywords

FinanceAccountingPayrollAccounts PayableEmployee RemunerationW2s1099sQuarterly Tax Returns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gather, review, and verify for final Finance approval all the necessary supporting documentation (i.e., approvals, invoices, requisitions, etc.) to process and pay the accounts payable invoices.
Review invoices to ensure reasonableness and proper approvals in compliance with existing policies.
Perform data entry tasks and review for the accounting team.
Conduct research and resolve discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor credits through effective communication within the organization as well as with vendors.
Generate system-related reports and collaborate with the Human Resource and Accounts Payable department representatives to ensure timely and accurate payment of benefit plan premiums.
Coordinate and carry out a variety of complex tasks involved in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of payroll, salary, and benefits data.
Ensures clients, employees, and contractors receive their payments accurately and on time.
Conduct research and analysis on discrepancies, processing the necessary payroll and adjustment entries.
Identify potential improvements in Paycom and other systems to boost the accuracy and efficiency of our payroll processes.
Review and validate payroll records for precision, including new employees, separations, leaves of absence, changes in pay rates, and more.
Explain and interpret complex payroll information to employees at all levels of the organization.
Adapt to changes in requirements, processes, and employee contracts to provide the most current, accurate information.
Coordinate with the HR team on incoming employee data relating to new hires, terminations, and earning/deduction adjustments to accurately process payroll for the period.
Prepare and process Quarterly Tax Returns, as well as W2s and 1099s, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Execute statistical reporting and audits related to employee remuneration, encompassing pay, commissions, bonuses, vacation and sick leave, disability and workers' compensation leave, along with taxes and deductions.
Complete post-payroll audits and generate reports, establish metrics, and keep track of any problems.
Document and maintain department job aids and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in the field, Required
APA Certification, preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision) that start the first of the month following the hire date
Competitive compensation
Convenient office locations and Hybrid Schedule
On-site fitness room free to all employees (Tempe Office)
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life, Spouse, Child Insurance
Critical Illness w/free dependents
Critical Illness Spouse
Short Term & Long Term Disability- Starts first of the month after 90 days of employment
401K & 401K Roth - Starts first of the month after 90 days of employment
United Pet Care
LifeLock for identity theft
LYRA EAP Program- 25 free sessions for mental health per family member