Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

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Location:

Tulsa - TUL

Pay Transparency Salary Range:
Not Available

The Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting payroll processing, which includes timesheet review and entry, research and resolution of missing or incorrect information, and updating the Payroll system and the employee's personal records according to documents submitted within a specific pay cycle. The role also includes providing interpretation of personal time off policies, assisting employees with payroll-related inquiries, serving as an intermediary between the Payroll department and other departments within the bank, and assisting with special projects as needed.

• Provide interpretation of personal time off policies, assist employees with payroll-related inquiries, serve as intermediary between the Payroll department and other departments within the bank, and assist with special projects as needed.
• Input new hires, terminations, salary changes, and personal information into payroll system; discuss discrepancies with Payroll and Compensation department; assist Payroll Consultant in verifying entries to ensure information is correct prior to final payroll run.
• Review and audit timesheets for data input and communicate discrepancies with supervisors to correct before processing; input alphabetic and numeric source data into computer in prescribed format and check accuracy and relevance of input and output data by visual examination, correction codes, and batching for computer processing; verify control totals, review format and accuracy of printouts, and distribute information appropriately, assume responsibility for payment of overtime, differentials, and interpreting Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Reconcile the bank's payroll account against the account reconciliation report to ensure it is in balance for monthly reports; reconcile benefit reports with benefits payroll deductions to ensure payment of premiums; provide documents supporting variances to the Benefits department.
• Transfer dollars within the General Ledger (GL) between cost centers related to hours worked in cost centers other than home cost center, calculate costs and ensure appropriate information is included, complete GL entry forms, forward to Payroll Manager for authorization, and enter into online GL system.

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field of study and 2+ years of directly related experience in Payroll or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of payroll practices and procedures
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles
• Excellent math skills including the ability to calculate percentages and fractions in order to calculate and balance payroll data and calculate payroll taxes.
• Basic knowledge of human resources payroll systems
• Advanced PC skills including knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication skills
• Ability to ensure accuracy in all aspects of the work and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of pay information

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