Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistEastridge Workforce Solutions is committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support our client, a sports & entertainment company.Employment Type: Temporary, 3-6 months FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/weekResponsibilitiesPrepare and process semi-monthly and bi-weekly multi-state payroll transactions, payroll taxes, and federal, state, and local compliance using ABI, Workday and ADP systemsValidate and reconcile payroll transaction data to ensure accurate payroll payments, reporting and records, including review of certain Workday dashboards and reportsReview and audit time and attendance reports and employee correction forms for proper payroll processingCommunicate with managers and/or employees regarding payroll discrepancies and proactively work to resolve such itemsReview the Workday Payroll Dashboard for Compensation Changes, One-Time Payments, Department Transfers, etc.Partner with Human Resources on compliance reportingPrepare and input payroll accounting entries and assist with reconciling payroll balance sheet accountsReconcile 401K contributions and loans, and responsible for processing bi-weekly submissionsMaintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions, including quarterly and year-end reportingReconcile ADP Quarter Tax Reports and W-2sPrepare and validate the annual NHL Schedule 18 (staffing and wages) and Player Salary schedulesSupport an environment that encourages, values, and delivers outstanding customer serviceSupport the accounting and finance management team with ad-hoc reporting and reviewing payroll-related expenses on monthly financials, etc.Perform other duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferredMinimum of 5+ years of multi-state payroll and payroll accounting experienceExperience with Time and Attendance and Payroll systems (preferably ABI, ADP, and Workday) and accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)Knowledge of sports team payroll and operations is helpfulExcellent team player dedicated to the department's successProactive team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbalSelf-motivated and possess strong organizational, collaboration and critical thinking skillsDemonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and ExcelAble to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlinesAble to maintain privacy and confidentiality with sensitive dataAble to work with minimal supervision