Payroll Specialist

• Process our bi weekly payrolls and responsible for new hire & termination entry, changes in salary, benefits, tax withholdings, deductions, etc. via our payroll systems
• Compile and maintain time and attendance data using Kronos Workforce Ready and Ceridian
• Process sales commissions on a monthly basis and bonus payments on a quarterly basis, and other files as needed.
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary
• Ensures payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations.
• Responds to auditing and regulatory inquiries.
• Verify, remit and finalize the transmission of employee deductions for the 401(k) to the appropriate vendors.
• Respond to verification of employment requests.
• Provide support to the Finance Department during company financial audits.
• Develop ad hoc financial and monthly operational reporting as needed.

• At least 3-5 years of experience in payroll preparation for a multi-location organization resolving complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with routine and non-routine situations and exceptions, and applying appropriate judgment.
• Strong client service orientation with ability to build trusting relationships throughout all levels of the organization.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of employee data and established data systems.

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