Senior Associate, Payroll

Responsibilities

• Enter and manage client payroll data accurately and on time, including: hires/terminations, wage adjustments, special payments, tax allocations, and employee deductions or adjustments
• Reconcile and preview payrolls prior to submission and validate confirmed reports
• Assist with and/or prepare necessary payroll tax amendments
• Assemble payroll reports and process post-payroll reporting functions including: 401k, HSA, and PERA contributions or other client related reporting
• Provide quality, proactive, and ongoing client and employee service to ensure satisfaction and retention, while identifying opportunities for additional services
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of integrated software platforms and stay informed on changing regulation related to payroll/tax laws, and relevant HR topics
• Communicate with software providers, taxing authorities, and jurisdictions to ensure timely and accurate filings and full regulatory compliance
• Configure and implement payroll systems based on client requirements, including accurate setup of structures, pay components, tax profiles, and data migration from various systems
• Work within multiple payroll software solutions (e.g. ADP, UKG, Paycom, Paylocity, etc.)
• Maintain a high level of system knowledge, including updates, new features, and configurations
• Advise and assist payroll team with workload balancing, scheduling, and deadline management through planning and input

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field and/or related work experience
• 3+ years' payroll and related software experience
• Strong written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and time management, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• High level of organization, focus, and attention to detail
• Comfortable with navigating a variety of technology resources to process payroll and manage workload
• Experience handling sensitive, confidential information

• Payroll Data Entry
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Payroll Tax Amendments
• Data Migration
• Wage Adjustments
• Employee Deductions
• 401k Contributions
• HSA Contributions
• PERA Contributions
• Payroll Reporting

• Strong Communication
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting
• Associate’s Degree in Business