Certified Payroll/AP Accountant

Aston Carter•Tulsa, OK

23h•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

We are partnering with a growing company seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support certified payroll and full-cycle accounts payable. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, allowing you to work from home up to 3 days per week while contributing to a small, collaborative accounting team. A major portion of this role—approximately 50 - 60%—will involve managing certified payroll for 30–35 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Requirements

3+ years of payroll processing and accounts payable experience required
Certified Payroll expereince required

Nice To Haves

Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or related preferred
CPP preferred

Responsibilities

Administer weekly, bi‑weekly, or monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accurate calculation of regular wages, overtime, premiums, and all deductions.
Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements, including regulations related to prevailing wage laws.
Maintain, audit, and update employee payroll files with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Manage retirement plan deductions, verify accuracy, support year‑end audits, and ensure timely submission of plan-related payments.
Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including accurate calculation, reporting, and timely remittance.
Support benefits-related payroll functions, including processing deductions for health plans, retirement contributions, and other employee programs.
Issue payroll disbursements (checks or direct deposits) and reconcile payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activities from invoice receipt through payment processing.
Review, code, and enter vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
Process vendor payments via ACH transfers or paper checks in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain and update vendor files, ensuring proper documentation and resolution of invoice or payment discrepancies.
Reconcile accounts payable transactions and assist with month-end close reporting.
Review employee expense submissions to confirm policy compliance and process reimbursements.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and relevant regulations, including preparation and submission of required reports.