Senior Payroll Specialist

Description:

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for complex, payroll transactions in compliance with applicable policies, contract requirements, regulations and laws. This position is responsible for payroll reporting to internal and external customers; including the Department of Energy. The Senior Payroll Specialist broadly interprets principles, theories and concepts in the financial area with a working knowledge of related functional areas, using concepts and policies to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways.

Logistics:

+ On-site in Berkeley, CA

+ $45/hr.

+ 2 months Contract (with potential for extension)

Responsibilities:

+ Responsible for the oversight, execution and monitoring of payroll transactions, processes and systems.

+ Payroll analysis including responsibility for various general ledger account reconciliations; acting in the capacity of a preparer or reviewer.

+ Reporting, including non-standard and/or ad hoc, for both internal and external audiences; acting in the capability of a preparer.

+ Research, analyze, and correct irregularities and reconciling items in system output results and/or reconciliations.

+ Responsible for monthly and year-end close related activities.

+ Utilize computer databases (PeopleSoft FMS) to obtain and analyze complex financial information. Confer with computer programmers to design and develop reports.

+ Develop and implement solutions to complex payroll problems by in-depth evaluation and analysis.

+ Provide technical input in the formulation and execution of financial objectives.

+ Assignment specific duties, as described below:

+ Monitor and maintain foreign national employees' records in Glacier, ensuring accuracy of FICA exemption and monitoring eligibility for tax treaties.

+ Prepare and reconcile amended W2-C and 941-X returns.

+ Administer employee overpayment process including notifications and employee A/R reconciliation.

+ Continue as an active member of the F$M Effort Accounting workstream.

+ Responsible for labor distribution and reconciliation of payroll accruals.

+ Assist in payroll processing as required.

Qualifications:

+ 3-5+ years of equivalent combination of experience and Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

+ Experience in interpreting and applying payroll policies and procedures.

+ Experience with PeopleSoft

+ Experience in performing payroll functions including: payroll laws and requirements, pay cycle, payroll taxes including non-nonresident alien taxation, benefits accounting, garnishments and withholdings, payroll accounting, and payroll best practices.

+ Development and maintenance of complex financial spreadsheets and databases containing advanced functions and significant experience in utilizing commercial and/or institutional financial tools.

+ Independently research, interpret, analyze, compile, and present data and information.

+ Advanced decision making, problem-solving and analytical skills to independently solve complex issues requiring mature judgment, discretion and tact.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected])

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