Payroll Specialist - Real Estate

Real estate firm is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process payroll transactions in our company. Payroll coordinator responsibilities include processing timesheets, updating payroll records and answering employee questions about payments.

Job Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 benefit expenses, like insurance fees or paid leave
• 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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 benefit expenses, like insurance fees or paid leave
• 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

Education and Experience

• BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting/Finance.
• Minimum two years of Real Estate experience
• Experience working in Real Estate Accounting/Finance, preferably multi-family (low income)
• Proficient in Excel Word and Microsoft outlook
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Experience with 32BJ
• Paycor/ADP experience