Payroll Specialist

This position is responsible for the processing of MCFI, SEDA, iLIFE, MCFI Home Care, and/or client payrolls. This position also provides additional administrative assistance where needed in the payroll department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and correct documents submitted to generate payroll, to include but not limited to: court orders, tax levies, budgets, employee documentation, and employer documentation.
• Process payroll checks by entering, verifying, and editing payroll information. Verify control reports and analyze payroll for accuracy.
• Manually prepare checks as required, including determining wages, benefits, taxes and other deductions.
• Maintain individual staff/client payroll files.
• Complete applications for governmental reporting numbers such as FEINs and Unemployment Numbers.
• Process Worker’s Compensation Insurance applications and maintain control policies.
• Assist with quarterly tax returns and year-end processing.
• Provide coverage to the Payroll Manager in his/her absence.
• Provide courteous and professional service to all customers of the payroll department.
• Provide courteous and professional service in answering telephone inquiries.
• Train and supervise volunteers as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Technical Skills, Experience, Education, and Credentials:

1. Associates Degree in business/accounting or an equivalent combination of training and experience which will provide the necessary payroll knowledge.
2. Certified Payroll Professional certification is preferred.
3. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
4. Ability to effectively utilize and/or new software/programs
5. Ability to coordinate work to meet deadlines.
6. Ability to prioritize duties and function effectively in a multi-task environment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may experience or must do to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

1. Work environment may be crowded, fast paced and noisy at times.
2. Work hours are generally from 8:00 AM-4:30PM weekdays.
3. Work is primarily performed utilizing a computer terminal for long periods of time.
4. This position frequently must communicate with a diverse group of people via the telephone, in person, in writing and electronically.
5. This position utilizes a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, calculator, printers, fax machine, telephone.
6. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
7. Must be able to continuously perform simple/difficult manipulative tasks.
8. Ability to concentrate on fine details with constant interruptions.

This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities that may be inherent in this position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

CFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment