Payroll Specialist I - Remote

PAYROLL SPECIALIST I

Palco is a visionary company pioneering an emerging health-care movement that empowers people with disabilities and those aging to live independent and quality lives. Made possible by our amazing team, Palco provides technology and financial services to aid individuals and their families to thrive in their home and communities. Partnered with government agencies and fortune 500 managed care organizations across the country, we are dedicated to creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people that count on them. We are a highly organized company that offers flexible working hours, a solid work/life balance, autonomy, generous paid time off, bonus potential, and career advancement opportunities. Our staff make long-lasting impact on the lives of people every day.

The Payroll Specialist I ensures accurate processing of biweekly and semi-monthly payroll for assigned entities. This position requires proficient computer skills, and the ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing payroll at minimum, weekly, for hundreds to thousands of employees, depending on the account.
• Sets up garnishments, tax levies, court orders, and withholding amounts in the accounting system.
• Ensures that payroll is calculated accurately, ensuring all taxes are properly withheld.
• Be capable of performing quality checks on payroll data files, including being capable of analyzing payroll data using predefined quality checklists and problem-solving skills.
• Transfer data between systems.
• Ensure that all transactions are properly recorded in the General Ledger.
• Remit payroll tax deposits, such as 941, 940, and state income tax withholding.
• Have a strong understanding of payroll taxes, such as FICA/FUTA/SUTA and related exemptions.
• Maintains client confidence by safeguarding data and complying with HIPAA.
• Perform ACH payroll and payment file uploads to the bank.
• Generate payroll adjustments, voids, and reissues timely.
• Plans payroll calendars and cycles appropriately.
• Coordinate printing, packaging, and distribution of checks/advice slips.
• Research and resolve payroll issues.
• Processes vendor or Accounts Payable checks, as needed.
• Coordinate with the Tax Team on tax filings, including W-2 and 1099 filings.
• Coordinate payroll audits/reviews to ensure accuracy of pay and identify potential errors.
• Assists with compiling information for special reports and preparing other documents and correspondence.
• Communicates effectively regarding payrolls conducted for entities.

Education and Essential Traits

• A minimum of a high school diploma is required and three years of relevant experience.
  • College degree in a business-related field preferred, but can be waived in lieu of requisite direct payroll processing experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in payroll or general full-cycle accounting.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze information, strong attention to detail, take initiative to follow-up on transactions, and make decisions about information.
• Good research and analysis skills
• Must possess solid technical skills, as this job requires handling large sets of data.
• Strong Excel skills are essential for the position.
• Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Multitasking abilities.
• Must be willing to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join Us

• This position is remote/work-from-home role. Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday.
• Company benefits designed for you:
  • Generous Paid time off.
  • Quarterly/Annual bonus potential.
  • Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
  • Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
  • Paid Training: Earn while you learn, and continue to grow with access to internal and external learning opportunities.
  • Great Work Environment: We are proud of our company culture of collaboration and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts.

When you join Palco, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s, the people we serve, and your own. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our team. We strive to create a culture where you can:

• Bring your authentic self to work.
• Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally.
• Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support.
• Experience work/life balance.
• Feel value and a greater purpose through the work you do.

Palco, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis.