Payroll Specialist-On Site

Job Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll including balancing and reconciling all payroll figures
• Maintain a working relationship with our payroll provider to ensure that any questions associated with the processing of payroll are handled in a timely manner.
• Ensure the timecards posted by employees and contractors are posted correctly and in a timely manner.
• Verify payroll, including entering any exceptions such as overtime, personal time, sick time, vacation time, etc.
• Verify year-end bonuses or achievement awards through the payroll system
• Prepare reports as required
• Balance the total YTD payroll figures calculated on the control worksheet to both the Employee File Maintenance Report and the Payroll Balance Sheet reports
• Balance direct deposit payroll data and release to bank as arranged
• May prepare wire transfer request forms for all payrolls
• Balance all garnishments and issue checks to appropriate agencies through accounts payable system
• Prepare verifications of employment for employee credit applications, mortgages, etc.
• Balance all year-end W-2 data, including gross wages, taxes, life insurance, moving expenses, car allowances, etc.
• Answer payroll inquiries from a variety of sources including employees, management, banks, governmental agencies etc.
• May prepare journal entries as needed, such as to record void checks, errors, etc.
• Cook up efforts with other departments to facilitate the overall productivity of the finance team
• Will assist with other finance activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and a minimum of two years experience working with ADP payroll, EV6 version is preferred
• Solid knowledge of payroll business procedures and principles
• Working knowledge of computerized payroll systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Costpoint experience is a plus
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws that pertain to the payment of wages

Pay & Benefits

The salary range for this position is ($27.44/hour-$35.67/hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.