Payroll Specialist

Professional Administrative Services, LLC | Full time

Wilmington, United States | Posted on 08/21/2021

• · Degree in accounting or related field preferred but not mandatory.
• · Previous experience in a payroll department preferred.
• · Understanding of ongoing legislative changes which affect payroll.
• · Knowledge and experience using computerized payroll software, such as Quick Books required

Skills

• · Basic knowledge of accounting
• · Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• · Good timekeeping and an ability to meet strict deadlines.
• · Organized, logical and methodical approach.
• · Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• · A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• · Ability to use own initiative.
• · Ability to work well within a team.
• · Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
• · Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records

Abilities Needed

• · Must be able to manage stress
• · Must be even tempered
• · Must have the ability to work as a team
• · Must have the ability to work alone
• · Must be energetic
• · Must be organized
• · Must be dependable
• · Must be detailed oriented

Job Duties

• · Entering new hires into the payroll system
• · Answer and clarify employee questions on payroll related inquiries.
• · Manage, maintain and update payroll related data.
• · Maintaining employee/payroll records
• · Processing payroll every pay period
• · Performing data entry and reconciling timesheets
• · Maintains payroll processing system and records by gathering,calculating, and inputting data
• · Computes employee take-home pay based on time records, benefits,and taxes
• · Answers staff questions about wages, deductions, attendance, andtime records
• · Handles changes in exemptions, job status, and job titles
• · Adheres to payroll policies and procedures and complies with relevant law
• · Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies intimesheet and payroll records
• · Honors confidentiality of employees’ pay records
• · Completes payroll reports for record-keeping purposes or managerial review
• · Performs the distribution of wages through issuance of paper checks or direct transfers to employees’ bank accounts
• · Remitting payroll taxes and government reporting
• · Processing levies and garnishments
• · Corresponding with employees and principals regarding timesheetneeds