Payroll Specialist

Position Description: The Payroll Specialist will have a comprehensive understanding of payroll practices, including tax withholdings, state allocations, compliance, and benefits. The Payroll Specialist will ensure accurate processing and recording of the company's weekly and bi- weekly payroll and will be instrumental in conducting various payroll- related tasks.

$55k - $65k

Requirements

• Responsible for ensuring accurate processing and recording of the weekly and bi-weekly payroll.

• Perform payroll reconciliation, identify, research, and resolve variances and payroll-related issues

ensuring corrections/adjustments are processed to correct identified errors.

• Continually improve and streamline payroll processes for optimum efficiency.

• Provide Monthly and weekly ad-hoc reporting for various internal departments.

• Assist with payroll compliance matters such as multi-state/multi-jurisdiction tax withholding, and annual

• 401(k) audits, workers, compensation, and external financial audits.

• Provide training and instructions to employees and managers on the utilization of payroll-related

systems.

• Perform weekly audits to ensure the accuracy of timecards utilizing a timekeeping system.

• Process special transactions (e.g. retroactive pay, vacation payout, garnishments and/or manual

checks, etc.).

• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies.

• Respond to inquiries from managers and employees promptly.

• Provide backup support during staff absences.

• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Minimum Education: Associate degree.

• Minimum Experience: 4 years of payroll experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capable of dealing with complex problems and presenting findings clearly and concisely.

• Highly innovative problem solver who demonstrates the ability to meet aggressive deadlines.

• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.

• Understanding of appropriate allocation of work and good prioritization skills.

• Ability to work independently and follow through and handle multiple tasks and/or special projects simultaneously.

Working Conditions:

• Works in an office/home environment.

• He or she may spend long amounts of time sitting down.

• May be required to walk up and down the stairs.

• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends as job duties require.