Payroll Specialist

ACW

. Administer payroll processing for all business locations .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multistate payroll processing, including compliance with wage and hour laws, and proficiency in payroll software such as ADP WFN. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for managing payroll transactions and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multistate Payroll ExperienceFundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)ADP WFN ProficiencyWage and Hour Law KnowledgeAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTimekeeping SoftwarePayroll ReportingPayroll AdjustmentsGarnishments ProcessingEnd-of-Month ReportingW-2 ProcessingFinancial ReportingRegulatory ComplianceData Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementStrong Communication SkillsCustomer Service OrientationConfidentiality and Integrity

Tools & Technologies

ADP Comprehensive PayrollMicrosoft OfficeExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

Industry Keywords

Payroll AuditsPTO ManagementEmployment VerificationsState-Agency ReportingCalifornia Wage Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer payroll processing for all business locations
Collect payroll data and maintain accurate pay records
Process multistate payroll for all employees on a bi-weekly pay period
Verify employee time entries in timekeeping software and review exception reports
Quality-check processed payroll reports and reconcile payroll before transmission
Process pay rate and voluntary deduction changes for new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations
Process manual checks, stop payments, payroll adjustments, and garnishments
Process special payrolls, including annual bonus and year-end adjustment payrolls
Complete end-of-month reporting for Accounting
Research and resolve payroll questions involving PTO, banking, garnishments, employment verifications, retroactive pay, tax questions, and other changes
Provide wage reports to outside agencies, including US Labor and Statistics, the DOL, and the Florida Department of Commerce
Assist Accounting with unclaimed-check due diligence, reissues, and state-agency reporting
Process quarterly and year-end reporting, including W-2s
Develop ad hoc financial and operational reports
Oversee maintenance of current employee data systems
Manage workflow to ensure accurate and timely payroll transactions
Support internal and external payroll audits
Perform other duties as assigned
Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, and Finance to maintain clear processes and regulatory compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
5 years of multistate payroll experience
Knowledge of wage and hour laws for all applicable states, including California
Experience with ADP WFN and utilization of ADP comprehensive payroll
Proficient in Microsoft Office; high level of proficiency in Excel preferred
Attention to detail
Highly organized with good time management
Ability to adapt to changes in the regulatory environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to listen, understand and respond to customer needs
Bilingual Spanish is a plus
Extreme confidentiality and integrity
Ability to work with a variety of people