Payroll and AP Specialist

**Job Title:** Payroll and AP Specialist **Status:** Full\-time hourly; Non\-exempt **Hours:** Monday through Friday; 8:00AM to 5:00PM **Pay:** $30\.00 hourly **Supervisor:** Finance Supervisor **Note: This position is fully remote, however the ideal candidate must be located within commuting distance to our Los Angeles office, located at 16340 Roscoe Blvd Suite 200, Van Nuys, CA 91406\.** **Benefits to Working for Integrated Resources Institute:** We believe in supporting our employees’ well\-being and work\-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits package we offer: * Fully Remote Position with Company\-Provided Equipment * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Lifestyle Spending Account *($50 per month after 90 days of employment \+ $25 on your birthday!)* * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave * Employee Referral Program * Flexible Spending Account * Retirement Plan (Roth IRA) * Company Paid Life Insurance and Long\-Term Disability * Plus Additional Voluntary Benefits **GENERAL DESCRIPTION** * The Payroll and AP Specialist is responsible for carrying out all directives from the Finance Supervisor and Finance Manager. * This position will take proactive ownership of full\-cycle payroll and accounts payable processes including processing payroll on time, meeting deadlines, collecting accounts payable documentation, processing accounts payable invoices, and all other tasks related to full\-cycle payroll and accounts payable. * The Payroll and AP Specialist applies knowledge of payroll practices, accounts payable procedures, and strong Microsoft Excel skills to ensure accuracy in data entry, reporting, and reconciliation across multiple systems. * The Payroll and AP Specialist supports payroll processing, expense and mileage reimbursements, withholding orders, reconciliations, invoice processing, vendor documentation, approval routing, and preparation of payroll/AP\-related reports in compliance with established policies and regulatory requirements. * This role requires proficiency in digital tools such as Paycor, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and other internal systems to enter, track, and organize payroll and accounts payable data efficiently. * The Payroll and AP Specialist will proactively own the entire payroll and accounts payable cycle within required deadlines and ensure documentation is properly maintained, and communication with internal and external stakeholders is timely, professional, and responsive. **QUALIFICATIONS** * Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Accounting, payroll and Excel knowledge and skills will be tested in technical interview. * Minimum of 2 years of full\-cycle payroll processing and accounts payable experience for at least 250 employees hourly and salary. * Proven ability to proactively own entire accounts payable and payroll proce