Payroll Specialist

We are currently seeking a Payroll Specialist to be responsible for processing payroll information, reviewing and performing payroll audits, and serving as a point of contact for questions about payment policies and procedures.

There is an option for part-time or full-time.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and process weekly and/or biweekly payrolls
• Assist in data entry of new hires
• Process all terminated employees and calculate manual checks
• Assist with data feed to 401k provider on weekly basis
• Research employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner including verifications of employment
• Assist with annual merits, increases, special, and retroactive calculations
• Assist with onboarding new hire information with Life Insurance provider
• Upload salary changes to Life Insurance provider
• Reconcile Life Insurance invoice on a monthly basis
• Review expense reimbursements for adequate documentation and approval; process in payroll
• Organize Payroll Storage and documentation
• Extract payroll data for reporting, compliance, and metrics purposes
• Review quarterly tax filings prepared by payroll vendor
• Assist with PTO Allowance calculations for new hires, terms and/or new calendar year
• Assist with other special projects as required

Preparation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree; in Accounting a plus
• Two years of electronic payroll processing experience (including for remote workers)
• Experience with ACA Reporting and federal, state and local taxes
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Professional, organized, detail-oriented, and customer service oriented
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information and maintain confidence
• Willingness to work overtime if needed