Senior Payroll Specialist

Company Summary

Echo Star is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Echo Star has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Payroll Specialist in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located in Germantown, MD
. This role will be responsible for processing the Echo Star payroll across our domestic organization with growth opportunities to eventual global payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of all payroll functions and will be responsible for processing the currently existing domestic payroll of approximately 1,800 employees across the US.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes and ensures accuracy in all phases of the payroll processing cycle to include: reconciliation of payroll tax deposits/remittances to the government and third parties in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensures employee payroll processing complies with federal and state laws.
• Processes bi-weekly multi-state domestic Exempt and Non-exempt payrolls for assigned segmented payroll groups by established deadlines
• Performs a comprehensive review of time entered by employees electronically and manually, and obtains the required approvals
• Coordinates efforts between various departments to ensure data collection and accuracy while adhering to a stringent schedule, resulting in completed and posted payroll
• Ensures the preparation and filing of various bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns
• Guides employees, timekeepers, and supervisors regarding payroll issues to include requests for payroll information regularly
• Researches payroll issues/discrepancies and processes necessary corrections; complies with the regulatory standards and policies and procedures of payroll.
• Assists Payroll Director with balancing and reconciliation of all payroll-related general ledger postings
• Calculates retroactive/adjusted pay for new hires, terms, and pay increases; verifies deduction calculations concerning elected deductions, garnished wages, and Sec. 125 plans, for newly enrolled or changes to existing employees.
• Assists in payroll accounting, transactions, reporting, and other operations
• Initiates, validates, and submits for approval of all checks, ACH and wire transmissions as they relate to payroll
• Provides accurate and detailed information to employees/management as requested concerning confidential and time-sensitive matters; additionally, provides clear oral and written communication that reflects excellent customer service
• Remains current on all government regulations regarding payroll
• Ensures that all transactions processed are compliant with IRS/State regulations, company policies and practices and SOX controls

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, related field or combination of education and experience
• 5 or more years of experience in multi-state US payroll/payroll tax filing and garnishment processing

Skills and

Qualifications:

• FPC or CPP
• Experience with a 3rd party tax vendor, preferably ADP
• Experience with processing in-house payroll and exposure to other payroll platforms (service bureau or software as a service)
• Advanced PC skills across MS Office Suite
• Expert attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to be decisive, resolve issues and deliver on commitments and deadlines

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Compensation: $79,000.00/Year - $99,000.00/Year

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and…