Description:
At Mark-Taylor, we believe our success starts with our people. For over 40 years, we’ve built and managed Arizona’s most beautiful apartment communities while fostering a culture centered on people, excellence and growth.
We are proud to be recognized as Ranking Arizona’s #1 Multifamily Builder and Manager, a Best Place to work in Multifamily, and a Healthiest Employer by the Phoenix Business Journal, and more.
Our communities are growing and so is our corporate team! We’re hiring a Payroll Specialist at our corporate office in Scottsdale, AZ.
Why You’ll Love working at Mark-Taylor
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Employee rent discounts.*
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Access to all Mark-Taylor amenities.
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Employee appreciation events.
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Opportunities for career growth.
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401(k) with robust company match.**
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Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and volunteer time.**
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.**
Requirements:
- 4+ years of payroll experience.
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Experience partnering with accounting professionals to support payroll operations, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance functions.
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College degree in Business or Human Resources preferred but not required.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
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Strong communication and organizational skills.
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Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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The ability to work under tight deadlines.
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Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
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Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
In this role, you will
- Process bi-weekly payroll with a high level of accuracy and ensure timely employee compensation in compliance with established payroll schedules.
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Partners with accounting professionals to support payroll processing, financial recordkeeping, and payroll-related accounting functions in a fast-paced business environment.
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Collaborate with accountants and management to prepare payroll reports, support audits, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
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Administer employee payroll transactions, including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, and organizational updates.
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Review, validate, and audit payroll data such as timekeeping records, earnings calculations, bonuses, deductions, and manual payments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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Maintain and update confidential employee payroll records, including direct deposit information, tax withholdings, and demographic changes.
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Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies while providing exceptional support and timely resolution to employee payroll inquiries.
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Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
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Partner collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, and management teams to support accurate payroll administration and reporting.
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Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
Mark-Taylor is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. All our employees undergo pre-employment screening which includes drug testing.
- Housing discounts are subject to availability at each community.
**Benefits offered for full-time employees.
