Payroll Services Associate

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM’s Payroll Services practice is looking to add a dynamic Payroll Specialist with a team-oriented mindset and a love for collaborating and helping clients solve problems. This is a unique opportunity to work remotely while being a valued member of our high-performing team. You’ll process full-cycle payroll and get to work with some cool customers and colleagues. Grow your career and enjoy taking on new challenges that will make a direct and noticeable impact. If you love compliance, learning, and have strong attention to detail, this role could the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Process full cycle, multi-state payroll for RSM’s clients. Expected to have general knowledge of payroll compliance and payroll tax laws
• Will reconcile and work on tax balancing per period, quarter and annually using liability reporting, fund collection reporting, and agency returns
• Year-end processing, tax reconciliations
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to clients and internal leaders
• Maintain strong relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders and collaborate with cross functional teams
• Continuously identify problems, unexpected data trends and determine root cause to offer our clients a solution
• Continuously learn and stay informed about changes in payroll regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws
• Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or any related field is preferred, but not a requirement
• 2+ years of full cycle payroll processing experience in a multi-state environment
• Experience with one or more of these systems: ADP, Workday, UKG, Dayforce or Paycom
• Microsoft Office 365, Excel (including basic formulas and VLOOKUP’s)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills with an emphasis on problem-spotting and problem solving
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an outsource PEO environment or professional services
• CPP or FCP certification
• Experience with Canadian payroll

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.S. or his/her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range: $56,300 - $101,200