Payroll Specialist I (87.26)

POSITION DEFINITION

The Payroll Specialist I assists in the process functions relating to payroll to include, but not limited to, weekly, bi-weekly and interim payroll processing, payroll taxes submission, 401(k) contribution limit tracking, monthly 401(k) trust statement reconciliation, monthly payroll journal entries, labor costs flux analyses, quarterly payroll tax returns preparation, automated time-keeping systems and annual W-2 reconciliation and issuance. This includes maintaining all employee payroll records, entering payroll information for all employees, recording tax withholding information, as well as making appropriate changes in compliance with internal policies and external local, state and federal income tax regulations. The incumbent in this position also assists in the processing of payment to employees on a scheduled basis, to include creating paper checks as well as direct deposits. Along with payroll processing, the Specialist reviews previously created reports to ensure accuracy of payroll processing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews and checks payroll reports for accuracy and makes necessary adjustments or corrections through journal entries or other established procedure.
• Under general supervision, the employee must work collaboratively, exercise professionalism in an environment of routinely sensitive and confidential issues. Therefore, the employee must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the Company’s management staff and employees.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or Business, or equivalent experience
• Three years’ experience in accounting/finance or payroll area
• Proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet application
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations

Qualities / Core Competencies

• Proficiency in Excel is a requirement
• Strong work ethic and team player
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management
• Problem-solving
• Analytical skills
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

Benefits

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

Compensation Information

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors. The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

Note

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.