Payroll Specialist

Position: Payroll Specialist Pay Rate: $30.00 /hourly Location: Stockton, CA Job Description: The primary responsibilities of this position are the maintenance of employment and payroll records and processing of weekly in-house payroll. Duties and Responsibilities: Preparation and processing of payroll meeting all deadlines Assure confidentiality and security of records and information Process weekly in-house payroll and all associated tasks such as timecard audit, pre payroll transmission audits and balancing Audit New Hires, process employee changes and terminations Ensure compliance and adhere to company policies relating to processing of wages and paid time off Audit timecards Prepare/process/transmit federal, state, and local tax funding files Respond, enter, maintain garnishments in compliance with agencies and state laws Research complex payroll issues for proper treatment Process incentive, union, health waiver reimbursements, timely and accurately Assist with account reconciliations and other payroll controls such as balancing payroll results to payroll tax returns and to year-end Form w2 statements Interface with accounting department, banks and other outside sources regarding payroll policies, interpretation, pay computations, direct deposits Perform special pay cycles to process bonuses Process on demand checks accurately and timely Stay current with laws, limits, union contracts, company policies, department SOP’s Upload documents into appropriate files in a timely manner Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Education: Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade, supplement by course work or training in payroll or general accounting obtained through a community college, trade, or correspondence school. In the absence of formal education, experience that is equivalent and directly related may be substituted. FPC or CPP designation would be desirable. Experience: Position must have five years of increasingly responsible payroll and accounting experience. Knowledge. Must have thorough knowledge of payroll policies and procedures. Also a demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with personal computers including associated business software (MS-Excel, Word and Access preferred) at an intermediate level or above, PowerPoint a plus. Position requires demonstrated knowledge of computer systems reporting. Data processing systems development experience would be desirable. Skills and Abilities: Strong, professional communication skills in listening, speaking, and writing necessary for communication with departments, employees, agencies over the phone, in person, and via e-mail. Attention to detail is critical. Organizational skills along with ability to prioritize is necessary. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr