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Form of workRoessel Joy has partnered with a Facility Services company located south of Boston who are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team!
Requirements of the Payroll Specialist:
- Process manual timecards and worksheets to insure accurate and timely running of union and non-union payroll.
- Ensure accuracy of payroll records by maintaining database with updates in status changes, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, time off accruals, etc.
- Initialize journal entries and balance out accounts.
- Submit bi-weekly 401k contributions and reconcile health insurance deductions to monthly statements.
- Prepare and remit federal, state, and local tax reports in a timely fashion.
- Prepare and submit monthly Worker's Comp report to insurance carriers.
- Process attendance records and other documents (e.g. W-2 and tax forms)
- Check payroll information for accuracy and ensure all relevant paperwork is in order
- Coordinate with HR about changes in payroll (e.g. terminations, new hires)
- Oversee electronic payments and distribution of payroll checks.
- Update data with salary or wage adjustments
- Process other financial compensations or deductions (e.g. annual bonuses, severance pay, taxes, worker's compensation)
- Handle processing expenses
- Produce reports to upper management upon request.
- Answer employee questions or complaints about salaries and payments
- Work with authorities (e.g. IRS) on audits or requests
- Multi-task and prioritize deadlines and work in a high energy team-oriented environment.
Requirements
Requirements of Payroll Specialist:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of payroll processing experience for a multi-state employer with multiple locations.
- Previous experience processing union payrolls preferred
- ADP Workforce now experience preferred
- Knowledge of Sage 300 software is preferred
- Knowledge of state and federal wage and tax laws and overtime requirements.
- Must have experience with using weighted average calculations for employees with multiple pay rates.
- Proven customer service skills while maintaining a confidential work environment
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
- A committed team player, detail oriented and an effective communicator
- Possess a sense of urgency to get things done.
- Flexible personal style to work with diverse personalities. Professional, yet personable demeanor.
