Payroll Specialist

Description

Job Description 

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible collecting and reviewing employee information and working hours, calculating wages, preparing, and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records. Additionally, this position will be able to investigate and resolve payroll issues and ensure strict compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities (List is not inclusive)

· Collecting timesheet data and payroll information.

· Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs.

· Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, etc.

· Preparing and processing paychecks and cash deposits.

· Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.

· Preparing and distributing income statements.

· Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns.

· Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations.

· Preparing financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes.

· Preparing periodic payroll reports for review by management.

· Ensuring payroll tax compliance with all applicable State/Federal returns.

Required Knowledge, skills, and abilities

· Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices. 

· Experience working accounting and payroll software. 

· Strong organizational skills and time management skills. 

· Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving.

· Collaboration and teamwork skills.

Education and Experience

· High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree preferred.

· A minimum of 5 plus years’ experience working payroll or a similar role. 

Physical requirements 

· Required to stand, walk, and sit.

· Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.

· Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls.

· Reach with hands and arms. 

· Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds.

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