Payroll Specialist

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Job description

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.

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