Certified Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Your client requires a Certified Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations, tax withholding, and regulatory compliance. If you have the skills, experience, and a great work ethic, we would love for you to apply.

Core Responsibilities

• ** Payroll Processing: ** Managing the complete, cyclical lifecycle of employee compensation for hourly and salaried workers.
• ** Data Maintenance: ** Inputting and auditing employee data, including new hires, terminations, rate adjustments, and direct deposit information.
• ** Time Tracking: ** Verifying digital timesheets and correcting discrepancies to ensure correct wage distribution.
• ** Deduction Administration: ** Calculating and processing voluntary benefits deductions, 401(k) allocations, and mandatory court-ordered garnishments.
• ** Tax Compliance: ** Computing and filing federal, multi-state, and local payroll taxes under regional labor and tax guidelines.
• ** Regulatory Reporting: ** Creating internal payroll metrics, monthly ledger journal entries, and annual reporting variables like W-2 and tax forms.
• ** System Auditing: ** Conducting regular internal database audits and supplying records to external corporate auditors.
• ** Employee Support: ** Answering internal staff inquiries regarding paycheck distribution, tax withholdings, and benefits payouts.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• ** Professional Certification: ** Possession of a CPP credential, Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or NACPB CPS designation.
• ** Software Proficiency: ** Experience handling enterprise platforms like Workday, ADP, Paychex, Gusto, or QuickBooks Payroll.
• ** Regulatory Knowledge: ** Deep mastery of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), multi-state tax jurisdictions, and local labor mandates.
• ** Technical Skillsets: ** Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel, database administration, and general financial accounting.
• ** Interpersonal Abilities: ** Strict attention to record detail, high confidentiality standards, and strong communication skills.

Education and Experience Requirements

• ** Minimum Education: ** A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ** Work Experience: ** 2 to 5 years of dedicated corporate payroll experience.