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Description

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their accounting team. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll accurately, ensuring compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, and maintaining meticulous payroll records. This role is perfect for a payroll professional with a strong understanding of payroll systems, processes, and regulations who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or weekly payroll

• Verify timecards, timesheets, or other employee data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring employee information is up to date in the payroll system.

• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions (e.g., benefits, garnishments, taxes, etc.).

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax filings and reporting.

• Process new employee onboarding and terminations, including final paychecks and benefits payouts.

• Handle payroll adjustments such as corrections, reversals, and retroactive pay.

• Generate and distribute detailed payroll reports for management and accounting teams as needed.

• Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including benefits payments, 401(k) contributions, and tax deposits.

• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, earnings, and deductions in a timely and professional manner.

• Assist with audits, reviews, and year-end processes, including W-2 and 1099 preparation.

  Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience. Experience handling multi-state payroll is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of federal/state payroll regulations, tax laws, and wage and hour laws.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with benefits administration and coordinating with HR teams.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or progress toward certification

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