Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Adds new hires, updates current employees and processes terminated employees as part of the payroll process.
• Prepares payroll-related reports and documents such as payroll reports, year-end tax forms, and other required reports.
• Administers and processes payroll for clients, including updating payroll systems with new and terminated employee information, pay rates and deductions; collecting, reviewing and verifying time sheets; processing and completing the payroll cycle, direct deposit input; preparing payroll tax deposits and other payroll reports as required; and issuing W2s.
• In-house payroll processing and download/filing of payroll returns.
• New hire setup and communications.
• Coordination with client support for payroll agency correspondence matters.
• Garnishment, benefit plan obligations and other required reporting to Accounts Payable.
• Download of payroll transactions if processed by 3rd party.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required.
• 2+ years of payroll experience required.
• Understanding of payroll laws and guidelines.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Team player.
• Ability to think innovatively.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• An employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements).
• Group term life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• A flexible time off and paid leave program.