Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Atlanta, GA

Job DetailsJob Location: 03 Atlanta - Atlanta, GA 30339The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking skills and will be responsible for assisting the Payroll & Benefits Administrator with a semi-monthly and monthly payroll as well as administering benefits. Hybrid position: Work will be performed both in office and remotely. Responsibilities Accurately, prepare and process both semi-monthly & monthly payroll Reconcile pay discrepancies to ensure data integrity Verify accuracy of payroll earnings and deductions. Maintain and update payroll information regularly Maintenance of federal, state, and local taxes accounts and assist with the setup of new tax accounts in new states Manage 401k and Roth deductions and funding contributions in a timely manner. Process new hire and termination paperwork accurately according to each state's laws. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Process verification of employments Assist with the annual Workman's Compensation audit Manage benefit enrollments in several platforms Review and assist with open enrollment and qualifying events as they relate to benefits Reconcile benefit statements Process journal entries in accounting software as they relate to payroll & benefits. Assist employees with questions related to payroll and benefits Stay up to date and comply with federal, state, and local laws as they relate to payroll and benefits Assist with the annual 401k external audit Review and assist with end reporting such as W-2, 1099 and 1095-C. Reconcile payroll tax accounts and benefit insurance accounts. Requirements BS degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or relevant field is preferred Must have at least 3-5 years of multi-state payroll processing and benefit administration experience Knowledge of federal and state labor and payroll laws and regulation Knowledge of benefit laws and regulations. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Strong knowledge of various software applications especially Microsoft Excel: Pivot Table, V-Lookups, filters, etc. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. High level analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail. Possess strong organization skills working on multiple tasks with varying deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr Mauldin & Jenkins