Senior Payroll Specialist

Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Donation matching BlueStreet Solutions, Inc. is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist for our Accounting Team. . The candidate is a self-starter and team player who’s ready to take on new initiatives and innovations in a fast-paced environment. As part of our growing organization, the Senior Payroll Specialist will use their skills to actively plan and process payrolls, maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy . You will be proactive in managing the payroll cycle schedule, able to meet payroll deadlines; and be proficient in audit and reconciliation compliance. Our team provides excellent payroll customer service by answering payroll related employee inquiries and working closely and collaboratively with HR and other cross-functional departments. This position reports to the Payroll Director; and works a standard full time Monday to Friday schedule. Payroll Function Knowledge of Costpoint Payroll, GL and HR Applications (5 Years minimum) Administration of the Deltek Time Collection database and processing of timesheets Input of tax withholding and direct deposit information and set-up of garnishments and liens Calculation of overtime and out of cycle payments Calculation of leave accruals Assists all employees with timekeeping and payroll inquiries Prepares and reconciles bi-weekly, semi-monthly and weekly payrolls to general ledger. Must have experience with setting up new tax accounts with state agencies and a general understanding of payroll tax requirements and compliance rules Must have a minimum of 5 years in government contracting. Must be current Essential Duties And Responsibilities Accurately processing bi-weekly payroll, weekly payroll and semi-monthly payrolls including all associated reporting needs. Manage administration of payroll including importing and processing timesheets for all exempt, non-exempt and part-time employees, computation of required and voluntary deductions and preparation and verification of payrolls. Ensure bi-weekly payroll is completed accurately, on time, and that wages, salaries, and deductions are paid in accordance with established policies and the law. Maintain payroll related general ledger accounts including completion of journal entries and account reconciliations. Creating reports in Excel per manager request, to track processes and general reporting. Assist in preparing tax reports and payments for monthly, quarterly and yearly tax reporting. Assist with internal and external payroll related audits. Processing Employee Garnishments with accuracy and storing documents in employee files. Process and reconcile biweekly 401K contributions & loans.Identify issues and/or problems to make proper adjustments and ensure accuracy. Research issues to effectively handle employee payroll inquiries. Review, analyze and verify payroll reports for accuracy. Verifies employee data and adjust the record as required. Maintain sufficient records to comply with all company and regulatory needs. Full ownership of duties listed above, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned Work Experience 5+ Years payroll experience in a high volume, fast paced environment Knowledge of policies and procedures, rules and regulations that affect payroll. Knowledge of payroll transaction codes and input processing procedures. Impeccable business acumen and the ability to interact with external clients #J-18808-Ljbffr Bluestreetinc