What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Atlantic Group?
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll & Expenses: Process multi-state bi-weekly and monthly payrolls, manual off-cycle payments, and monthly employee expense reimbursements.
- System Administration: Manage data entry, benefits/deductions, and 401(k) elections in ADP (WorkForce Now).
- Financial Reconciliation: Enter and reconcile payroll journal entries and general ledgers in Workday; reconcile monthly bank statements.
- Compliance & Audits: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Administer garnishments and support year-end processing and annual corporate audits.
- Support: Resolve employee payroll/reimbursement inquiries and support HR/Finance team projects.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3–8 years of multi-state payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Systems: Hands-on proficiency with ADP WorkForce Now and Workday.
- Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and knowledge of tax/labor regulations.
- Core Skills: High attention to detail, strong communication across all corporate levels, and strict handling of confidential data.