Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist

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