Payroll Administrator

TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY • AZ

106d • $57,783 - $88,744

About The Position

Under general supervision and administrative direction, the Payroll Administrator will perform a variety of tasks related to payroll processing, accounting, regulatory compliance, and other accounting functions in support of Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) for Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN). The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Business Administration or a related field.
• Three years experience processing payroll for at least a mid-size company with 50+ employees.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or must obtain certification within the first six months in the role.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).
• Must successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 course requirements and certification within the first year of assuming the position.

Responsibilities

• Support and advocate for TAA’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and act as a champion and role-model of TAA’s Cultural Fundamentals.
• Administer Tucson Airport Authority’s payroll system.
• Process payroll transactions for TAA in accordance with organizational policy, local, state and federal laws.
• Understand and manage TAA’s employee and employer accounts with Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), and 457(b) supplemental retirement deductions.
• Perform bi-weekly payroll process including analyzing timecard report for completeness and accuracy and coordinate the verification and approval process with People Operations.
• Interpret and ensure organizational compliance with payroll related federal and state laws and regulations and income tax regulations.
• Reconcile hours against payroll activity and prepare hours to balance report.
• Maintain employee records and changes and verify required changes.
• Audit and review integrity of payroll data.
• Support accounting functions.
• Assist with balancing payroll general ledger accounts for year-end to reconcile and process W2s and other federal and state filing requirements.
• Coordinate with People Operations to develop and deliver training for employees on payroll, pension, and supplemental retirement plans.
• Upload direct advices to the bank site, and run positive pay for manual checks.
• Maintain accounting and regulatory compliance, generate required reports, and ensure proper deposit/remittance of payroll taxes, pension obligations, employee withholdings and other third-party payments are prepared timely by Paycom and reviewed and approved by Senior Accountant and/or Accounting Manager prior to submission.
• Maintain confidentiality of all employee and payroll information.
• Prepare special payroll reports as required.
• Assist supervisor with annual reconciliation (or as required) of workers compensation audit for review by insurance provider.
• Prepare required tax, workers compensation and other regulatory reports as needed/required IRS, AZ State, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Arizona Municipal Risk and Retention Pool, and Department of Economic Safety.
• Answer inquiries from employees and external authorities.
• Perform other payroll, finance, and accounting duties as assigned to support the finance department.
• Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees