Certified Payroll/AP Accountant

We are partnering with a growing company seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support certified payroll and full-cycle accounts payable. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, allowing you to work from home up to 3 days per week while contributing to a small, collaborative accounting team. A major portion of this roleu2014approximately 50 - 60%u2014will involve managing certified payroll for 30u201335 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Responsibilities + Administer weekly, biu2011weekly, or monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accurate calculation of regular wages, overtime, premiums, and all deductions. + Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements, including regulations related to prevailing wage laws. + Maintain, audit, and update employee payroll files with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. + Manage retirement plan deductions, verify accuracy, support yearu2011end audits, and ensure timely submission of plan-related payments. + Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including accurate calculation, reporting, and timely remittance. + Support benefits-related payroll functions, including processing deductions for health plans, retirement contributions, and other employee programs. + Issue payroll disbursements (checks or direct deposits) and reconcile payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies. + Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activities from invoice receipt through payment processing. + Review, code, and enter vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies. + Process vendor payments via ACH transfers or paper checks in a timely and accurate manner. + Maintain and update vendor files, ensuring proper documentation and resolution of invoice or payment discrepancies. + Reconcile accounts payable transactions and assist with month-end close reporting. + Review employee expense submissions to confirm policy compliance and process reimbursements. + Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and relevant regulations, including preparation and submission of required reports. Essential Skills + 3+ years of payroll processing and accounts payable experience required + Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or related preferred + Certified Payroll expereince required + CPP preferred Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Tulsa,OK. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffingu00ae double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ( ) for other accommodation options.

Created: 2026-02-26