Bookkeeping Payroll Specialist

We are a Ballantyne/Charlotte, NC based FX Broker looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team. This is a fast-paced environment in which the candidate will be responsible for processing all aspects of payroll, including benefits within a rapidly expanding organization. The candidate must be able to take ownership of responsibilities, efficiently manage workload and priorities, communicate effectively and suggest, design and implement streamlining processes.

Responsibilities:

• Compile, verify, and report bi-weekly payroll information to third party payroll processing service.
• Process monthly payrolls for international employees and reconcile expenses.
• Update payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as salary changes, insurance deductions, expense reimbursements, and IRA contributions.
• Calculate commissions, submit for approval, and make entries into Quickbooks accounting system.
• Administer employee benefits to include completing new hire paperwork, processing updates, employee termination notices, and COBRA.
• Track employee personal time off and update staff PTO Calendar.
• Assists with new employee procedures, handbook updates and distribution of changes, and update job descriptions as needed.
• Compiles employee and employer IRA contribution reports to submit funds to investment company.
• Maintains recordkeeping system which includes personnel, benefits, time and attendance, and separation records.
• Perform account balance and payroll reconciliations.
• Reconcile sales team commission accounts.
• Processes new hire paperwork.
• Maintains bulletin boards of required employee postings and general information.
• Respond to payroll related inquires and resolve concerns.
• Any other duties as assigned.

​Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of payroll experience
• Proficiency in Quickbooks and Microsoft Office required
• Detail and deadline-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to incorporate new processes and information into existing structure
• Capable of effectively communicating with staff and clients in a cooperative manner