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Payroll Specialist

Connect Search, LLC
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/10/2026

I am seeking a temp to hire Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist to support weekly payroll processing and high-volume Accounts Payable operations. Payroll is the primary need, but candidates with strong AP or AR backgrounds will also be considered.


Title: Payroll and AP Specialist (temp to hire)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (flexible start time)

Location: Madison (east side) 100% Onsite

Compensation: $27-32 depending on level of experience


Responsibilities

  • Process weekly payroll for approximately 400–700 employees using Paycom
  • Review timecards and expense reports and submit payroll by Tuesday deadlines
  • Assist with payroll reporting, GL-related functions, and funding
  • Support full-cycle AP approximately 3 days per week
  • Review and process 300–400 invoices weekly
  • Respond to vendor payment inquiries and resolve invoice/payment issues


Requirements

  • Payroll and AP or Payroll and AR strongly preferred, but AP or AR experience will also be considered
  • ERP system experience required
  • Microsoft Office/Excel experience


Salary : $27 - $32

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