Payroll Specialist

Job Duties

• Process biweekly or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review and verify employee timekeeping, hours, deductions, and payroll data.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and employee records.
• Calculate wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other payroll adjustments.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2s and other required payroll reporting.
• Reconcile payroll reports and identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Process payroll corrections, adjustments, and off-cycle payments as needed.
• Respond professionally to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, and pay statements.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Qualification

• 2+ years of payroll processing or payroll administration experience
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements
• Experience handling confidential employee and payroll information
• Experience reconciling payroll reports and resolving discrepancies
• Payroll certification such as FPC or CPP

Skill

• Payroll processing
• Knowledge of payroll taxes and deductions
• Problem-solving
• Data entry and data accuracy
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Employee/customer service
• Works well in a team
• Works well independently

Compensation

50,000$ - 65,000$ Per Year

Position Type

Full-Time