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Payroll SpecialistOurStaff, LLC • Santa Ana, CA, us
Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

OurStaff, LLC • Santa Ana, CA, us
18 hours ago
Job type
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Job description

Job Description

Temporary Payroll Specialist

This role is responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations, and all related activities.   The ideal individual will have payroll experience, analytical ability, a critical eye for detail and 100% accuracy. They will work in conjunction with and support the Finance and Human Resource teams. May assist with other accounting functions / task as the needs arise.

Onsite : Santa Ana, CA office

Pay range : $28-$38 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • New hires, terminations, changes to existing employee information.

o    Verify employee documents are complete and accurate pertaining to legal name, TIN, banking, job title, department, reporting manager, payrate, work calendar / hours.

o    Review benefit enrollment data details.

o    Enter or review employee record in NetSuite, electronic timeclock and 401k contributions.

§   Payroll items (earnings, taxes, deductions, company contributions, time-accruals (sick / vacation)

§   W-4 (Setting up new tax jurisdiction if necessary)

§   Time-Off plan (sick and vacation)

§   Benefit deductions and company contributions.

o      Enter expense and spending limits.

o    Upload new employee information to 401k enrollment or upon termination.

  • Processes bi-monthly payroll, e nsuring accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including :
  • o    Process payroll including handling employee absences in c ompliance with government regulations, and all related activities (sick, vacation, holiday, etc.).

    o    Review hourly employees’ timecard and correct any time punch errors as necessary.

    o    Communicate to managers to approve timecards for their hourly direct reports and notify managers of timecard concerns (to include meal penalties).

    o    Run 401k current deferral election change report and update employee record in NetSuite and post report to SharePoint folder.

    o    Review and analyze payroll to ensure any discrepancies or errors are corrected or brought to the supervisor’s attention for discussion prior to committing payroll

    o    Create payroll batch in NetSuite and commit after review with supervisor.

    o    Run payroll reports and post to SharePoint.

    o    Run and upload 401k contribution report to 401k provider.

  • Research & respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, time clock & 401k benefits.
  • Prepare W-2 and 1099 schedules at year-end for mana gement review.
  • o    W-2 to General Ledger reconciliation and verification with SuitePeople (Ceridian)

    o    401k Year-end reconciliation and accrual; communicating audit results with 401k Admin (Newport)

    o    ACA 1095 validation communicating results with benefits administrator (Burnham)

  • Assists in any tax, financial or payroll audits.
  • Full-time onsite work to fulfill the administrative functions referenced above such as guiding and educating employees relating to payroll and accounting responsiblities.
  • Additional projects and / or duties as they arise.
  • Qualifications Required for Position

  • Minimum of an Associate degree in business, accounting, finance or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience and proficient with processing in house payroll
  • Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Microsoft Teams or Zoom
  • Ability to maintain the highest level of discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality in all dealings with employees.
  • Well organized, analytical, and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to problem solve and find solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Contributes to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Has a sense of urgency and a willingness to get to the bottom of a problem.
  • Ability and willing to proactively helps others.
  • Work Environment

  • Full-time onsite, indoor at a manufacturing facility
  • Prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
  • Requirements

    Qualifications Required for Position

  • Minimum of an Associate degree in business, accounting, finance or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience and proficient with processing in house payroll
  • Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Microsoft Teams or Zoom
  • Ability to maintain the highest level of discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality in all dealings with employees.
  • Well organized, analytical, and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to problem solve and find solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Contributes to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Has a sense of urgency and a willingness to get to the bottom of a problem.
  • Ability and willing to proactively helps others.
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