Payroll Specialist

Overview

• Manage payroll operations for a variety of clients, ensuring compliance and precision.
• Collaborate with accounting professionals to streamline payroll processes effectively.
• Contribute to a forward-thinking team within a growing organization.
• Provide exceptional service addressing payroll-related inquiries with professionalism.
• Assist in payroll audits and reconciliations to uphold accuracy and compliance.
• Stay informed on evolving payroll regulations and industry best practices.
• Prepare detailed payroll reports and tax filings, ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Safeguard confidentiality and security of sensitive payroll information.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Process payroll for clients across diverse schedules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Verify payroll data including hours worked, deductions, and benefits allocations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and payroll regulations at all times.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings and related documentation.
• Respond to client inquiries with timely and professional customer service.
• Support payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure accurate tax filings.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance payroll processing workflows.

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of payroll or related accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in payroll software such as ADP or Paychex preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and tax regulations.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other business software tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for client interactions.