CULTURAL EXPERIENCES ABROAD LLC Hiring For Payroll Accountant at Phoenix, AZ Full Time

Who We Are:

At CEA CAPA, we believe that studying and interning abroad is a transformative experience that goes beyond academics. By immersing oneself in a new culture and community, students gain valuable skills and perspectives that can shape their future. That’s why we’re committed to providing unparalleled academic, professional, and cultural experiences abroad, with a focus on student support every step of the way.

Justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to the mission, structure, and operations of CEA CAPA. We strive to provide a work environment that celebrates difference and is free of implicit and explicit bias. We seek to hire employees representing diversity in all forms and work to support all employees to achieve at the highest level. Employment is based on a person’s professional qualifications and competence.

Your Role:

The Payroll Accountant will oversee and supervise the global and domestic payroll functions of the organization, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

What You’ll Do:

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Starting Salary: $75,000

What Makes a Great Candidate:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• At least three to five years of related experience required.
• Experience with international payroll preferred
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient with ADP Workforce Now

We believe great talent comes in many forms and that there is no one size fits all in hiring. If you feel you may be a great fit for this role but do not check all of the boxes, we encourage you to apply and show us why you’re the right candidate for this position.

Why You’ll Love CEA CAPA:

• Health & Wellness Benefits – in office Fresh Fruit Wednesdays, Wellness room, ergonomic options & more!
• Up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time in addition to PTO
• Healthy snacks and a coffee bar provided in office
• 12 paid holidays
• Opportunities for employee growth
• Benefits coverage for domestic partners
• Pet insurance available
• Employee discounts at 35+ vendors including Apple, T Mobile, Walt Disney World, Hello Fresh & more!

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion means we welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, citizenships, educations, ethnicities, family statuses, gender identities, genders, genetic information, languages, marital status, military experiences, political views, pregnancy, races, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and work experiences and therefore we encourage applicants from diverse lived experiences to apply.