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Payroll Specialist

People, Technology & Processes
Tampa, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026
Job Title:                            Payroll Specialist
Job Location:                    Tampa, FL
Salary:                                Competitive, Depends on Qualifications  

 
Purpose:


The role of the Payroll/Accounts Payable Clerk is to provide financial and administrative support for the organization. They process payroll, payments, verify invoices and reconcile all expenses to keep track of what's going out of the business.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
  • Maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating and entering data
  • Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and saving deduction
  • Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, and calculating employer’s payments for social security, unemployment and worker’s compensation
  • Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries
  • Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing pay checks
  • Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
  • Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance
  • Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
  • Processing due invoices for payments
  • Ensuring bills and payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures 
  • Perform accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
     
Education and Certifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
 


Knowledge and Experience:
 
  • 2 years of accounts payable and payroll experience required
  • Must be proficient in standard office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion       
  • Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process.
  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing/evolving environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Propensity and willingness to learn new technologies.
  • Self-starter, able to work in a fast paced environment and comply with tight deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and an organized approach to performing work.
  • Team player with strong partnering skills and able to work in diverse groups and teams.

 About the company: 

As a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) we are a provider of Information Technology (IT) professional services, software solutions and professional development training. Our core competencies evolved from leveraging IT enablers for knowledge management with an emphasis on Web Based Knowledge Portals and Portal Services, Server/System Services, SharePoint Development and System Administration and SQL Server Services. Our capabilities have expanded to include software development, technical training support and field support services.

Guiding Principles

 
  •  Satisfy the customer - "Exceed expectations"
  •  Set the Example - "Be out front"
  •  Be Responsive - "Timing is everything"
  •  Persevere - "Find a way"

Benefits 
 
  • PTP offers a comprehensive benefits program:
  •  Medical insurance
  •  Dental insurance
  •  Vision insurance
  •  Supplemental benefits (Short Term Disability, Cancer & Accident).
  •  Employer-sponsored Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
  •  Employer-sponsored Long Term Disability
  • Employer-sponsored Value Adds - FreshBenies
  •  401(k) with matching

Holidays and Annual Leave
 
  •  11 Paid Holidays
  •  120 hours PTO accrual


 

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