The Payroll Specialist position ensures accurate processing of the company’s in-house, multi-location, bi-weekly payroll. Duties include payroll related data entry into the Payroll system, processing of employee wages, and verifying all tax related and benefit related deductions are accurate. The position will also entail certain general accounting related responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
Perform daily payroll department operations
Manage workflow to ensure payroll is processed accurately and timely
Audit and approve hours worked within the time keeping system
Accurately process employee pay
Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance
Audit biweekly payroll before transmitting
Run and audit payroll and benefit related reports
Process accurate and timely Biweekly, Quarterly and Annual payroll tax reconciliations
Develop in depth understanding of Payroll Database to be able to create Ad-Hoc reports on demand
Employment verification requests
Provide customer service to employees and managers to resolve payroll related questions
Other month-end accounting/projects as assigned
General accounting responsibilities as assigned, including, but not limited to, payables/receivables data entry, journal entries and reconciliation of payroll and benefit accounts, and review of employee expense reporting system
Education & Experience:
College degree or equivalent experience
2-4 years of experience processing payroll
Knowledge of payroll laws, rules, regulations, audit and internal control guidelines
Experience with Ceridian
Ability to adapt quickly to change
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Effective problem solver with a bias towards proactive behavior.
Ability to multi-task and meet required deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organization skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to maintain highly confidential information
