Contract Payroll Specialist
Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist will process payroll, maintain timekeeping records, and review payroll and payroll reports for accuracy.
Job Responsibilities :
- Processes payroll bi-weekly including wage and overtime payments, calculations and recording of payroll deductions, and requests for paycheck advances.
- Verifies timekeeping records, maintains time and attendance records using paper timesheets and / or electronic time management system.
- Reviews payroll before finalizing to ensure
- Prepares and transfers payroll
- Prepares and transmits direct
- Generates and verifies payroll reports out of payroll
- Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes and
- Reconciles quarter-end and year-end
- Verifies and reconciles W2s prior to
- Sets up garnishments and levies, processes off-cycle manual checks and termination pay
- Maintains direct deposit documentation, pre-note processes and system data
- Trains employees and managers on use of the timekeeping system
- Other duties as requested.
Experience and Requirements :
5+ years of experience managing a multi-state payrollCPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred.Demonstrated systems experience supporting Payroll, Timekeeping, or HR systems (UKG and Kronos) including the ability to generate reports from these systems.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Must have strong computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel (including calculations & formulas)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.General Ledger accounting; journal entries; reconciliations experience preferred.Participation in payroll and / or benefits audits, experience with SOX auditsM&A payroll experience preferred.Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and ability to perform accounting duties related to Payroll (accruals, journal entries, general ledgers, reconciliations, etc.)Ability to deliver superior customer service with employees and external customers.Excellent organizational and time management skills.The ability to be prompt, accurate, confidential, and cordial in assisting employees with payroll questions andAbility to maintain professional demeanor in a setting with multiple interruptions (phone and people).Ability to work and thrive in a lean organization.