Payroll & Data Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Process in-house bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely.
• Prepare annually and quarterly payroll tax fillings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The specialist is responsible for maintaining all payroll records.
• The specialist is responsible for filing federal and state tax payments.
• The specialist is responsible for maintaining timekeeping software and understanding pay practices and policies.
• The specialist is responsible for preparing W2 reporting at year end and electronically filing to state and federal agencies.
• The Payroll Specialist may assist in various accounting matters as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum two years of in-house payroll experience.
• Knowledge of FLSA
• Knowledge of finance and accounting functions.
• Mandatory Annual Education
• Knowledge of Microsoft office programs, with advanced knowledge of excel.
• Knowledge of timekeeping software specifically UKG
• Skill in attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and oral.
• Ability to analyze, detect and solve payroll system problems using above average
analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload