Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistAs a Payroll Specialist, you'll be an essential part of ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on schedule. In this role, you'll collect, review, and process weekly employee time records while ensuring compliance with company policies and all federal, state, and local payroll regulations. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working with numbers, and take pride in delivering accurate results, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization.Purpose: Following company policy and adhering to Federal, State and Local laws/regulations, Payroll Specialists ensure employees' pay is processed timely and correctly. This role handles collecting, reviewing, and entering employees' hours each week.Duties and Responsibilities:Maintains confidential payroll records and files.Manages timecards, time entry and makes entries into the company timekeeping software and systemsUpdates and organizes systems to manage payroll informationProcesses and enter garnishments and support ordersPerform weekly and quarterly reconciliations of the payroll accountsReview New Hire Information for AccuracyAssist with Tax Setup for State, Local, and SUIProcesses final checks for terminated and laid-off employeesPerforms other duties as assigned or requiredRequirements:Education: High School diploma or GEDExperience: 2+ years' experience in payroll, accounting, or similar role with responsibility for data entrySkills/Knowledge:Advanced knowledge of MS Office, specifically Microsoft ExcelAdvanced knowledge of payroll procedures, laws, taxes, and best practicesAdvanced attention to detailAdvanced data entry skillsExpert communication skillsLanguage Skills:Must be able to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence and memos and the ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organizationPhysical Demands:The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; and kneel; crouch; and talk; or hear; push and/or pull; reach; bend and/or stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of an office job.Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.