Payroll Specialist

Overview: Do you aspire to support the Fiscal and Human Resources Departments to ensure that all employees within an organization are paid on time and correctly? A Payroll Specialist’s main responsibilities include processing monthly and quarterly reports/correspondences and preparing and processing semi-monthly payroll and reconciling payroll liability general ledger accounts. Duties and Responsibilities: Assembling reports of company earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability payments, and non-taxable wages Coordinating year-end employee tax slips or forms and submitting government filings to meet deadlines. Maintaining confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards Working with cross-functional leaders to ensure benefits and payroll services are delivered. Monitoring and analyzing expenses against the payroll budget to help prepare cost forecasts and budgets. Ensuring databases are set up and reflect the current employee base, including salaries, hourly wages, benefits, and allocation percentages. Checking timesheets and activity logs for accuracy Secure time sheets, certify accuracy, and prepare them within organized time limits. Entering data into databases and spreadsheets Handling direct deposit requests and data Processing paper checks for distribution Acquiring approval prior to accepting payroll Coordinating wage garnishments, and other correspondences Process Multi-state payroll Prepare adjustments in pay for merit increases, bonuses, and other earnings. Conduct regularly scheduled audits of payroll records to ensure continued accuracy. Collect, verify, and record employee attendance, including hours worked. Compute wages, commissions, and deductions Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, including remittance of payroll taxes. Process and monitor garnishment orders. Handle employee complaints about incorrect payments and resolve discrepancies. Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification and Skills/Abilities Related Requirements: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related financial field. Knowledge of payroll industry software tools Industry-specific certification demonstrates expertise within the field and a commitment to continuing education (Preferred). Continuing Education and Training Requirements: Participates in trainings required by the agency, funding source(s), and/or as required by licensure if applicable. Essential Skills Minimum 3 years’ experience with Payroll processing Computation skills Computer literacy, including using programs and spreadsheets. Problem-solving abilities Organizational skills Time-management expertise #J-18808-Ljbffr