Payroll Specialist

Job Summary: Reporting to the Controller, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for the processing of payroll for multiple states on a biweekly schedule. Create and maintain reports and respond to payroll related inquiries. Maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of all applicable processes, as well as state and county payroll laws and taxes.

RESPONSBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED T

• Making sure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for full-cycle payroll and will be assigned to handle multiple groups of employees.
• Process multi-tax jurisdiction payrolls for roughly 1200 employees. Pay cycles include Hourly and Salaried employees.
• Prepare reports for upper management, finance department etc.
• Ability to respond and resolve payroll questions and discrepancies in a professional, accurate and timely manner while delivering quality customer service.
• Verify funds for stop payments are properly credited to accounts.
• Assist with year-end close including processing documentation.
• Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc. with assistance of a computer system.
• Processing wage garnishments.
• Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.
• Perform special projects as needed.
• Prepare documentation for payroll audits.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Other duties as assigned
• Download and create a 403b upload file to upload into the portal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a payroll position; Bachelor’s Degree a plus but not required; accounting or relevant field is a plus
• Knowledge of the Paycom system and reporting is a strong plus
• Strong Working Knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of Payroll best practices, applicable payroll tax, and related laws and regulations, NY, NJ, and PA a plus.
• Adherence to internal controls and maintains confidentiality.
• Extremely organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal skills, able to communicate effectively.
• Highly flexible personality that adapts easily to change.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.
• Self-starter and able to manage their workload independently.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to think clearly in stressful situations, a high stress tolerance required, and works with frequent interruptions.  Frequent, prolonged and irregular hours are required.