Payroll Specialist

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Corporate - Seattle,WAtime type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R45351

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HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:
* For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off.
* Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity.
* 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations.
* Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!
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Please cut and paste this URL into a new browser to view our detailed list of benefits or apply directly on our career site Bahama Benefits Final WA.pdfSET THE COURSE Responsible for all payroll functions related to a specific business group. Ensures that all pay checks for that group accurately reflect hours worked, wages, and deductions. Verifies accuracy of accruals related to federal, state, and local taxes and fees.  

Ensure that changes to payroll data are entered accurately and in a timely  THE ISLAND GUIDE
* Gathers information necessary to process and transmit payroll bi-weekly.
* Information includes: W4 and direct deposit forms, Garnishments (5-10 per month) and 40-50 ongoing/month, Monthly retail Commission and Bonus information, Bi-annual restaurant Bonus and Annual Wholesale Bonus information, Annual Clothing Allowance imputed income and Bi-annual Uniform Allowance imputed income.
* Imputed Income as necessary.
* Retroactive pay and adjustments as needed.
* Manage Leave of Absence calculations, about 5 to 10 per pay period.
* Verifies hours worked, wages and deductions are accurately reflected.
* Transmits payroll on time.
* Processes new hire, transfers, terminations, and employee changes. Approximately 30-60 new hires/terminations each payroll period.
* Upon processing payroll verifies information is accurate using registers.  Runs registers and sends out by location to 85 locations.
* Processes void and manual checks as needed. Approximately 30-60 per pay period.
* Processes severance checks as required.
* Reconciles un-cashed checks and follows state escheat laws.
* Process tips to minimum to ensure tipped employees are paid minimum wage.
* Manage ATO balances.
* Manage employee time in Kronos and run ADP/Kronos interface daily.
* Troubleshoot ADP and Kronos.
* Enters cash and tax wires into reconciliation spreadsheets for GL.
* Balances GL file each payroll to payroll reports and posts GL to Oxford.
* Runs reports for various business groups per pay period and as needed.
* Responsible for tracking employer and employee taxes.
* Processes garnishments any other legal documentation (timely and accurately).
* Maintains knowledge of multi-state payroll tax and labor laws to ensure timeliness in termination pay and ensure labor laws are followed.
* Communicates with business group in a timely manner and develops relationships with designated business group.
* Ensures list of current employees is up to date and accurate.
* Gathers information, creates, and distributes reports as requested.
* Prepares Fed Ex packages.
* Acts as back-up to fellow Payroll Specialists when they are absent or on vacation.
* Reconciles and processes relocation benefits.
* Other projects as assigned.

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE
* High school degree required
* BA preferred
* Minimum 4 years work experience in a payroll department
* Proficient communication skills (verbal and written)
* Able to build relationships
* Proficient Math skills
* Experience using ADP Workforce and Kronos
* Word, Outlook
* Advanced Excel skills
* Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.
*** Pay Range:** **$20*
* ** to $35.00 per hour
** Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

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