SpecialistPayroll Operations

Location: Rio West E Bldg (PHX-RWE1) Cities: Phoenix - AZ

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities both at work and during your time off Join our American Airlines family and youll travel the world grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey youll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why youll love this job

This job is a member of the Payroll Operations team within the Finance Division.

Responsible for timely and accurate processing of assigned employee payroll checks including collection review input edit output and verification of payroll data.

What youll do

As noted above this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so observing of course any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

Processes payroll data accurately by the required deadline

Consistently applies company policy and government regulations to all processing

Maintains the security and confidentiality of all payroll related information

Reviews audit reports for accuracy and requests corrections as necessary

Researches team member inquiries and provides solutions as required in a timely manner

Knowledgeable of labor agreements and applicable processing requirements to specific workforce groups such as unions

Organizes and maintains records utilizing special processing that reduces the occurrences of incorrect payments to employees

Adheres to existing SOX processing maps and requirements

Assists in special projects system testing and other duties as assigned

Documents and updates procedures

Analyzes business processes making changes as necessary to increase efficiencies adhering to existing SOX processing maps and requirements

Analyze large amounts of data using Microsoft tools such as Excel/Macros

All youll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent or equivalent training/experience

3 years of working in a high volume multi-state payroll department and/or payroll accounting or human resource experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Experience with payroll systems (SAP preferred)

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field or equivalent experience/training

Skills Licenses & Certifications

Above average customer experience and organizational skills

Ability to work as a team player in a high stress environment

Use of analytical skills to identify and address potential issues

Ability to explain and interpret complex payroll information to employees at all levels of the organization

Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Excel Word)

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20 Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers suppliers communities and shareholders helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on lifes journey Feel free to be yourself at American.

Location: Rio West E Bldg (PHX-RWE1) Cities: Phoenix - AZ

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities both at work and during your time off Join our American Airlines family and youll travel the world grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey youll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why youll love this job

This job is a member of the Payroll Operations team within the Finance Division.

Responsible for timely and accurate processing of assigned employee payroll checks including collection review input edit output and verification of payroll data.

What youll do

As noted above this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so observing of course any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

Processes payroll data accurately by the required deadline

Consistently applies company policy and government regulations to all processing

Maintains the security and confidentiality of all payroll related information

Reviews audit reports for accuracy and requests corrections as necessary

Researches team member inquiries and provides solutions as required in a timely manner

Knowledgeable of labor agreements and applicable processing requirements to specific workforce groups such as unions

Organizes and maintains records utilizing special processing that reduces the occurrences of incorrect payments to employees

Adheres to existing SOX processing maps and requirements

Assists in special projects system testing and other duties as assigned

Documents and updates procedures

Analyzes business processes making changes as necessary to increase efficiencies adhering to existing SOX processing maps and requirements

Analyze large amounts of data using Microsoft tools such as Excel/Macros

All youll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent or equivalent training/experience

3 years of working in a high volume multi-state payroll department and/or payroll accounting or human resource experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Experience with payroll systems (SAP preferred)

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field or equivalent experience/training

Skills Licenses & Certifications

Above average customer experience and organizational skills

Ability to work as a team player in a high stress environment

Use of analytical skills to identify and address potential issues

Ability to explain and interpret complex payroll information to employees at all levels of the organization

Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Excel Word)

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20 Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers suppliers communities and shareholders helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on lifes journey Feel free to be yourself at American.

Top Requiered Skills:

Min 3 years experience
Payroll Processing
Proficient in Excel
SAP experience preferred
Large company experience
CBA / Union understanding

The candidate must be working on site 5 days a week.