Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Live what you love

If you’re the kind of person who notices when numbers don’t match, enjoy bringing order to complexity, and takes pride in getting the details right, this role will feel like a natural fit.

You’ll be at the center of payroll and accounting operations, making sure employees are paid accurately, provide data to the system for processing, and financial records stay clean and reliable. Your work will directly impact trust across the organization—because when payroll and finances run smoothly, everything else can too.

This is a hands-on role where accuracy, timelines, and your ability to keep things moving makes a real difference. Arizona-based position.

What You’ll Get

• Ownership of payroll and core accounting processes
• A role that directly impacts employees and business operations
• The opportunity to improve and streamline how things get done
• A fast-paced environment where your attention to detail stands out
• A collaborative team that relies on your expertise and pro-activeness
• Exposure to multiple areas of accounting and financial operations

What You’ll Do

Own Payroll Operations

• Process biweekly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle payrolls with accuracy
• Handle quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations and reporting
• Ensure payroll is compliant, timely, and error-free
• Support employees by answering payroll and benefit deduction questions and resolving issues

Handle Benefits and Reconciliations

• Reconcile benefit-related accounts regularly
• Process benefit self-billing
• Resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal records

Manage Financial Processing

• Import data into system
• Review and validate payouts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and issue monthly invoices
• Maintain organized and accurate billing records
• Assist with bookkeeping, accounts payable, and general accounting tasks
• Support month-end close
• Maintain clean, accurate financial records
• Partner with internal teams to keep financial processes running smoothly

What You Bring

• 3 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, including quarter-end and year-end requirements
• Experience with commissions or variable compensation is a plus
• Familiarity with accounting principles and financial systems
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Clear communication and a service-oriented mindset

How You Work

• You’re detail-driven and take ownership of your work
• You solve problems before they become bigger issues
• You’re responsive, helpful, and easy to work with
• You’re comfortable working in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment
• You look for ways to improve processes, not just follow them

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Market Enginuity we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Peace Of Mind Comes with Great Benefits

Generous PTO

Health Benefits

Company Paid Life Insurance

Volunteer Time

Dental Benefits

Company Paid Short- and Long-term disability insurance

401(k)

Vision Benefits

11-National Holidays

Bring Your Whole Self to Work. Each Day. Everyday.

As leaders in mission-driven media, we seek talent as unique as the audiences we help our clients reach. That’s why we are committed to a culture of inclusion where individuals from every walk of life feel respected, are treated fairly, and provided with work-life harmony and an opportunity to excel. Our mindful objectives include curating a diverse workplace where we invite authenticity, encourage curiosity, and treasure collaboration. So, bring yourself to Market Enginuity – your skills, experiences, and ideas – where your whole self is welcome.

Learn more about us at https://marketenginuity.com/

Salary Range: $25-$27 hourly (non-exempt)