Location :

Tempe, AZ 85281 The Sr. Specialist, Payroll Expense Reporting will be responsible for accurately processing high-volume expense report data within established deadlines while ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations. The role will review audit reports, identify and resolve processing or system errors, research employee inquiries, and apply specialized processing requirements for various workforce groups. The position will also support payroll-related projects, system testing, process improvements, record maintenance, and employee training. The ideal candidate will have strong multi-state payroll experience, familiarity with expense report processing and Concur, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to interpret policies and resolve complex processing issues.

Job Responsibilities:

Process expense report data accurately and within required deadlines Apply company policies and applicable government regulations to all expense report processing activities Review audit reports to identify processing errors, system issues, and discrepancies Request and coordinate corrections when processing or system errors are identified Research employee questions regarding expense reports and provide appropriate resolutions based on company policy Review contracts and identify special processing requirements for specialized workforce groups, including union employees Apply specialized payroll and expense processing procedures as required Assist with specialized processing activities requiring detailed knowledge of payroll procedures Organize and maintain records supporting accurate and compliant expense report processing Review expense report information to identify potential incorrect payments or processing issues Compare receipts and supporting documentation against expense report details Verify dates, amounts, and other expense report information for accuracy Identify discrepancies between receipts, expense reports, and applicable policies Interpret company expense policies and apply them consistently during processing Support special projects related to payroll and expense processing Participate in testing of new processing systems, system enhancements, and process changes Assist with implementation and validation of new payroll or expense processing functionality Provide training and guidance to employees or team members as needed Communicate discrepancies and significant processing issues to the Payroll Supervisor Respond to employee inquiries through Teams, email, phone calls, and other communication channels Communicate effectively with employees and team members regarding expense report requirements and corrections Work independently while prioritizing multiple processing activities and deadlines Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working in a high-volume environment Support continuous improvement of payroll and expense reporting processes Perform additional payroll, expense reporting, and administrative duties as assigned

Skills:

Payroll Processing High-Volume Payroll Processing Multi-State Payroll Expense Report Processing Expense Report Auditing Concur Expense Management Systems Receipt Review Receipt Matching Expense Verification Payroll Procedures Payroll Compliance Policy Interpretation Policy Compliance Government Regulations Audit Report Review Data Accuracy Data Validation Discrepancy Resolution Payroll Research Employee Support Customer Service Analytical Problem Solving Attention to

Detail Contract Review Union Payroll Processing Specialized Payroll Processing Payroll System Testing System Enhancements Process Improvement Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Teams Written Communication Verbal Communication Independent Work Time Management Deadline Management Team Collaboration High-Stress Environment Education/Experience:

Associate's degree or equivalent education, experience, or training.