Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist

Job overview

The Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist role is onsite with a flexible remote/in-person split outside payroll dates in Buckeye, AZ. Compensation is $45,000 per year. The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is combining two part-time functions into one role supporting its finance and human resources operations. The specialist processes payroll and vendor payments, reconciles accounts, and maintains accurate records and documentation. These responsibilities support timely employee pay, reliable vendor disbursements, and the academy’s financial controls.

What you'll do

• Process biweekly payroll using ADP
• review payroll reports and maintain garnishment, PTO, and benefit-deduction data
• reconcile payroll liability and expense accounts and tax filings
• process W-2 and W-3 forms
• support payroll system upgrades and reporting
• answer employee pay questions and support HR files
• process vendor invoices and weekly check and ACH disbursements
• code and match payment documents
• manage vendor W-9 data and annual 1099 forms
• reconcile vendor statements
• maintain files and support audits.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

accounts payable and payroll specialist

buckeye az

the odyssey preparatory academy

payroll

accounts payable

adp

vendor payments

reconciliation

finance

flexible remote/in-person split

$45k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance and 10 days of sick/PTO.

Why this role

Year-round, 12-month employment. ADP experience is required; QuickBooks Online and Bill.com experience is preferred but not required. Benefits include health insurance and 10 days of sick/PTO.

About the employer

The Odyssey Preparatory Academy is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.