Certified Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Express seeks 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 you to apply.

**Compensation:

**$44,000.00 - $50,000.00 annually

**Core Responsibilities

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• **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

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• **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

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• **Minimum Education:

  ** A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• **Work Experience:

  ** 2 to 5 years of dedicated corporate payroll experience.