Payroll Coordinator

Description

The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for processing bi‑weekly multi‑state payroll, benefit reconciliations and other payroll related tasks for approximately 700 employees with multiple compensation programs.

• Enters, maintains, and processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Ensures accurate processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions.
• Performs new state tax set‑up and processes notices such as garnishments, tax levies, etc.
• Issues or reissues physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Maintains data and provides accurate information for payroll tax‑related issues.
• Researches payroll discrepancies through information collection and analysis.
• Prepares bi‑weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year‑end reports.
• Works with new acquisitions to understand their payroll process and provides assistance to transition to the SPS payroll process, which may include providing worksheets or other instructions.
• Benefits reconciliation for multiple third‑party benefit plans (medical, 401k, dental, etc.).

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, including Excel.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn Paylocity software.
• Solid experience with other related payroll systems, if not Paylocity.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping with at least one year of experience in payroll processing preferred.
• Paylocity experience highly preferred.