Payroll Specialist

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, reporting, compliance, and accounting activities. This individual will help ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time while maintaining employee payroll records and supporting the broader accounting team.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll and ensure accurate and timely employee payments.
• Maintain payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes.
• Review payroll deductions, taxes, benefits, and garnishments for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and internal controls.
• Provide payroll documentation and support for audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and procedures.
• Assist with additional payroll and accounting responsibilities as needed.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with the potential for long-term employment.
• Gain broad exposure to payroll and accounting operations.
• Work closely with an established finance and accounting team.
• Take ownership of important payroll processes and reporting.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and payroll operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of payroll or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, reconciliations, controls, and payroll taxes.
• Experience with payroll software; ADP experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.