Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, 401k, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Processes weekly payroll for office and field employees.
• Provides assistance to Human Resources as needed.
• Processes weekly employee expense reimbursements.
• Filings payroll taxes weekly, quarterly, and year-end as well as processing W2's.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Provides assistance to the Accounting Department.
• Downloads and uploads data files weekly for health and dental insurance.
• Processes company credit card transactions.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.