Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Job Code:13192

Location:Saco 04072

Department:Other

FT/PT Status:Full Time

Summary:

Sweetser is looking to add a Payroll Specialist to the payroll team! The payroll specialist will assist with payroll processing and reporting for the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process bi-weekly payroll.

• Assisting employees with electronic time cards.

• Work with supervisors and employees to process payroll correction forms.

• Verifies all payroll and benefit information including changes in exemptions, pay increases, insurance coverage, deductions, job title and department transfers for all types of employees – salary, hourly, Fee For Service and relief.

• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability and non-taxable wages.

• Provides customer service to all employees by answering questions and requests for information.

• Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing payroll data.

• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.

• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.

• Guarantees accuracy of payroll by checking payroll registers and reports.

• Process funding requests for payroll, 403(b) plan, garnishments and wage attachments and other miscellaneous deductions.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.

• Contributes to team effort by completing related tasks as needed.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the organization’s safety policies and practices by attending required safety trainings and reporting accidents and suspected safety hazards to supervisor.

• Fulfills job function by participating as an active member in all training and participating on organization task forces, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Proficient in computerized payroll and accounting systems, including electronic time cards and employee earned time accruals.

• Personal Computer, word processing, spreadsheets (Excel) and data entry skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook.

• Excellent interpersonal skills required to help educate and assist coworkers, employees and/or supervisors with various needs.

• Strong time management skills and sensitivity to deadlines.

• Demonstrates excellent analytical skills along with excellent written and oral skills.

• Demonstrates excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalency required.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of combined in-house and out-sourced payroll experience, Accounts payable experience a plus.