Bilingual Payroll Specialist

Haydon•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Payroll Specialist ensures that company employees are paid correctly and on time during the weekly payroll run. The position also maintains payroll records, processes employee deductions, prepares accounting transactions and documents, documents and updates procedures, and prepares special reports for management. Payroll work follows a structured cycle of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. The role requires attention to detail, comfort working autonomously, and the ability to manage processes from start to finish. The position is based in an office environment, with occasional travel to local construction sites as needed. The specialist must be able to wear required PPE and access all areas of construction sites in varying climates and environments.

Requirements

Bilingual English/Spanish speaking ability.
High school diploma plus two years of payroll experience, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
Experience with payroll processing.
Excellent mathematical skills.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with certified payroll.
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP.
Experience with metrics and reporting.

Responsibilities

Update the payroll log and clarify questions as needed.
Stay current with taxation of salaries, benefits, and other relevant factors.
Troubleshoot and audit discrepancies, providing clear analysis of findings or recommendations.
Maintain and document payroll records.
Answer employee questions by email, phone, or in person, including inquiries about payroll issues or concerns.
Process, respond to, and track garnishments to ensure requirements are met on time.
Conduct semi-annual audits of payroll records.
Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings.
Reconcile the general ledger for payroll transactions.
Detect and process issues related to uncollected payroll.
Build relationships with company supervisors.
Maintain confidentiality, a strong work ethic, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating SOPs and training materials.
Travel to local construction sites as needed, approximately 10% of the time.
Perform other duties, administrative tasks, or special projects as assigned.