Payroll Specialist

Payroll CoordinatorThe Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for processing bi-weekly multi-state payroll, benefit reconciliations and other payroll related tasks for approximately 700 employees with multiple compensation programs.Duties/Responsibilities:Enters, maintains, and processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees' hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.Ensures accurate processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions.New state tax setup and processing of notices such as garnishments, tax levies, etc.Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.Maintain data and provide accurate information for payroll tax-related issues.Research payroll discrepancies through information collection and analysis.Prepare bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.Work with new acquisitions to understand their payroll process and provide assistance to transition to the SPS payroll process, which may include providing worksheets or other instructions.Benefits reconciliation for multiple 3rd Party benefit plans (i.e. medical, 401k, dental, etc).Required Skills/Abilities:Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, including Excel.Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn Paylocity softwareSolid experience with other related payroll systems, if not PaylocityEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent required.Two years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping with at least 1 year of experience in payroll processing preferred.Paylocity experience highly preferred.