Payroll Specialist

Requirements

·       High school diploma/GED.

·       Degree in accounting or related field preferred but not
mandatory.

·       Previous experience in a payroll department preferred.

·       Understanding of ongoing legislative changes which affect
payroll.

·       Knowledge and experience using computerized payroll software,
such as QuickBooks required

·       Basic knowledge of accounting

·       Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.

·       Good timekeeping and an ability to meet strict deadlines.

·       Organized, logical and methodical approach.

·       Ability to remain calm under pressure.

·       Flexibility

·       A keen eye for detail and accuracy.

·       Strong communication skills.

·       Ability to use own initiative.

·       Ability to work well within a team.

·       Ability to work independently in a time -sensitive environment

·       Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records

·       Must be able to manage stress

·       Must be even tempered

·       Must have the ability to work as a team

·       Must have the ability to work alone

·       Must be energetic

·       Must be organized

·       Must be dependable

·       Must be detailed oriented

Requirements

Job
Duties

·       Entering new hires into the payroll system

·       Answer and clarify employee questions on payroll related
inquiries.

·       Manage, maintain and update payroll related data.

·       Maintaining employee/payroll records

·       Processing payroll every pay period

·       Performing data entry and reconciling timesheets

·       Maintains payroll processing system and records by gathering,
calculating, and inputting data

·       Computes employee take -home pay based on time records, benefits,
and taxes

·       Answers staff questions about wages, deductions, attendance, and
time records

·       Handles changes in exemptions, job status, and job titles

·       Adheres to payroll policies and procedures and complies with
relevant law

·       Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies in
timesheet and payroll records

·       Honors confidentiality of employees’ pay records

·       Completes payroll reports for record -keeping purposes or
managerial review

·       Performs the distribution of wages through issuance of paper
checks or direct transfers to employees’ bank accounts

·       Remitting payroll taxes and government reporting

·       Processing levies and garnishments

·       Corresponding with employees and principals regarding timesheet
needs

·       Complete payroll tax forms i.e. 941, 940, W -2, UC -8, etc.

·       And other related and assigned duties

Job
Type: Full -time

Pay:
$14.00 - $17.00 per hour