Payroll Specialist - Chattanooga, TN

Payroll Specialist - Chattanooga, TN

Responsible for payroll functions; applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures;
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports;
• Compiles payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, 401 (k) deductions, hours worked, sales or piecework, taxes, insurance, and employee identification number, from time sheets and other records;
• Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records;
• Responds to employee / client questions regarding pay;
• Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll;
• Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records;
• Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments;
• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions;
• Prepares weekly, monthly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management;
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages;
• Prepares and issues paychecks;
• Responsible for mailing W-2's;
• Handles duties of Billing Accountant in their absence;
• Performs other office duties as needed to ensure smooth financial processes.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Payroll Staff Accountant is subject to supervision by the Controller and VP, Finance

Competency :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies (minimum of 5) :

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum one year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills :

Mathematical Skills :

Reasoning Ability :

Computer Skills :

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Contact Management systems; Database software; Human Resources Systems; Internet programs; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses And Registrations :

Current / valid state driver's license

Other Qualifications :

Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see and distinguish basic colors.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Tasks :

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.