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Payroll Specialist-Workday Payroll

$40 - $50 per hour

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.)

Overview This role is a contract position working on-site at our client's Walnut Creek HQ location. The base pay range is $40.00/hr - $50.00/hr. Responsibilities What you will do: Primary responsibility is the processing of the semi-monthly payrolls utilizing various time and attendance systems and Workday payroll system. Audit salary increases, retro pay and absence tracking. Record wage attachments, prior period adjustments and non-benefit ongoing payroll deductions. Process bonuses, sales commissions, and any other earnings. Assist with the accurate and timely processing of the year-end payroll, including W2 generation and distribution. Prepare voluntary and involuntary termination checks and provide required funding to Finance. Maintain a strong knowledge of the payroll reporting functions. Develop reports to meet supervisor and management requests for payroll related information. Responsible for the quarterly reporting of Multiple Worksite Reporting to the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and various Government agencies. Assist Payroll manager with internal and external auditors during audit process by providing documents, reports, and other payroll items upon request. Assist Payroll Manager on special project support, as required. Complete verification of employment forms and record wage information to financial institutions as requested. Complete and verify information for all Unemployment claims. This may be highly confidential when working with HRBP or Employee Relations departments. Qualifications Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of payroll and accounting; modern office practices and procedures; data processing; basic knowledge of laws pertaining to payroll; record-keeping techniques. Must possess good human relations and communication skills and exercise good judgment. Exhibits team spirit in working with others to insure coordination and cooperation. Maintains confidentiality regarding professional matters. Must possess a high level of accuracy and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Needs to be able to work well under time constraints and manage time effectively to process payrolls for numerous companies simultaneously. Must possess good organizational skills. Minimum 3 years Payroll Workday Experience is Required Salary Salary Range: $40-$50/hour Job details Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Contract Job function : Finance and Accounting/Auditing Industries : Banking, Financial Services, and Accounting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.) by 2x Get notified about new Payroll Specialist jobs in Walnut Creek, CA . #J-18808-Ljbffr JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.)

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