Payroll Specialist Job in Birmingham, MI

Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a service organization in Birmingham, Michigan in a Contract to Permanent role. This position is well suited for someone who can manage payroll activities with accuracy, support compliance reporting, and collaborate across teams in a deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, sound accounting judgment, and a commitment to maintaining confidential employee and financial information.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts every other week to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll billing details and required reports in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Review monthly payroll and financial data across related systems, identify inconsistencies, and coordinate corrective action when needed.
• Maintain audit procedures and internal controls between payroll records and general ledger activity to support reliable financial reporting.
• Analyze complex payroll transactions and provide guidance to team members on proper accounting treatment.
• Conduct routine internal reviews of payroll processes and assemble supporting documentation for external audit requests.
• Partner in weekly validations of hours worked and earnings data to help ensure payroll is processed correctly and on schedule.
• Examine payroll files for completeness and accuracy before final review and submission to leadership, documenting results and escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Provide training and day-to-day support to less experienced payroll staff while promoting strong customer service and effective collaboration.