Senior Specialist (Payroll Expense Reporting)

Summary:

• Duration: 6 month
• Work Mode: Onsite
• Location: Tempe, AZ

Responsibilities:

• Process outside department expense report data accurately by the required deadline.
• Apply company policy and government regulations to all processing.
• Review audit reports for processing or system errors and request corrections as necessary.
• Research employee questions and provide resolution, as dictated by company policy.
• Review contracts and apply special processing requirements to specialized workforce groups, such as unions.
• Assist in specialized processing and assigned projects, requiring more detailed knowledge of payroll procedures.
• Organize and maintain records to enable special processing that reduces the occurrences of incorrect expense report payments.
• Assist in special projects and testing of new processing systems and enhancements.
• Provide training as needed.
• Communicate all discrepancies to payroll supervisor as necessary.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum 5 years of working in a high volume, multi-state payroll department.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with expense report processing.
• Effective with Concur and familiarity with accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to use analytical skills to identify and address potential issues.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as a team player in a high-stress environment.
• Experience with expense report processing and Concur.
• Attention to detail and ability to compare receipts and match dates with details.
• Policy interpretation and compliance mindset.
• Strong communication skills through teams, inbox, and calls.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.