Payroll Specialist - Springfield, OH

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and process weekly / bi-weekly payrolls.
• Provide administrative support for timekeeping systems.
• Verify timecard reports for compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
• Ensure accurate data transfers to payroll system.
• Manage payroll deductions including garnishments, union dues, etc.
• Prepare remittances where applicable.
• Enter authorized employee changes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare manual pay checks as needed.
• Research and comprehend payroll related legislation, including tax law to ensure government and reporting compliance.
• Liaise with Human Resources, employees, supervisors, government agencies, internal and external auditors.
• Aid with the preparation of payroll related month/year end reconciliations, journal entries and reporting.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are coded correctly.
• Aid in the year-end process and reporting, including but not limited to, the annual payroll reconciliation for all legal companies, preparation of year-end statements, reconciliation of W-2’s, along with the preparation all related Worker’s Compensation annual assessment reports and reconciliations.
• Aid in departmental audits.
• Maintain employee files.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the payroll process.

Qualifications

• Well-developed data entry skills including speed, accuracy, and experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Professional communications, good interpersonal and prioritizing abilities.
• Dependable and team-oriented.
• Experience with prevailing wage and filing certified payroll reports.
• 2 years of Canadian Payroll experience.