Payroll & Commission Specialist I

About the role

This role requires a strong understanding of payroll principles, strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, organizational and time management skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledgeable in all payroll systems. Ability to adjust to changing training needs and identify areas for further development with team members. Ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and processing of bi-weekly payrolls for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Must be knowledgeable in processing all multistate US payrolls and one Canadian payroll.
• Calculate employee wages, including regular pay, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation.
• Validate and process time sheets and track leave time (vacation, personal, sick leave).
• Verify taxable fringe benefits to include with payroll processing.
• Calculate and record payroll deductions, including withholding taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other pre-tax and post-tax deductions.
• Issue and distribute paychecks and / or manage direct deposit processes.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve any discrepancies promptly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with P&C to audit and maintain accurate personnel and pay data in UKG payroll software for new hires, salary changes, transfers, etc.
• Track and calculate paying overtime true-up in arrears for any non-exempt employee.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and other departments as needed.
• Bi-weekly funding request, remittance, reporting, and confirmations for: Company 401(k) Plan, Canada Pension Plan, Company Charity Withholding and Match, Company Deferred Compensation Plan, Company Stock Plan, Payroll Funding.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of the department.
• Research payroll tax requirements and withholding calculations for states.
• Provide requested information for internal and external auditors for SOX, Worker’s Compensation, and Federal & State audits.
• Provide employment verifications as requested.
• Able to independently research and review processes.
• Able to train other team members on processes and deadlines.

Requirements

• 5+ years multi-state payroll experience.
• Minimum associate’s degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products.
• Presentation Skills Preferred.
• Negotiation skills.
• 4+ years UKGPayroll Accounting Experience.
• 4+ years of automated time and attendance experience.
• 4+ years of automated payroll G/L experience.
• Proficiency in foreign language (Spanish, Portuguese, French, German) a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for long periods of time.
• Ability to be physically in attendance at workstation at designated company office location during normal business hours designated for this position.
• Ability to travel less than 5% of the time.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledgeable in all payroll systems.
• Ability to adjust to changing training needs and identify areas for further development with team members.
• Ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching provision.
• Outside of CA, ScanSource grants 128 hours of paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (prorated for date of hire).
• In the state of CA, employees accrue a set number of hours each pay period equaling the same 128 hours of PTO.
• ScanSource, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F.

Pay

$58,000 - $68,000 actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on a number of variables including work experience, education and skills/ achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Schedule

Regular attendance is an essential function of the Payroll and Commission Specialist I position.