What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at CFS?
Location: Allegan, MI
Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid
Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000
Position Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for U.S.-based employees on weekly and semi-monthly schedules. This role manages payroll analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance while serving as a key point of contact for employee payroll questions and supporting audits and financial reporting.
Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities
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Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid
Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000
Position Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for U.S.-based employees on weekly and semi-monthly schedules. This role manages payroll analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance while serving as a key point of contact for employee payroll questions and supporting audits and financial reporting.
Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll for all U.S. employees, including off-cycle payments and special earnings
- Coordinate payroll activities with ADP, pay card vendors, and Treasury
- Process special payments such as bonuses, stock, relocation, expat, and withholding orders
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and paycheck issues
- Reconcile payroll and benefits-related general ledger accounts and prepare adjustment entries
- Review, balance, and coordinate W-2 reporting and distribution; research and resolve tax reporting issues
- Prepare payroll documentation and reports for internal and external audits
- Produce periodic financial, operational, and statistical payroll reports as requested
- High school diploma or GED required; 2 years of payroll experience
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations (local, state, and federal)
- Experience reconciling payroll general ledger accounts and correcting journal entry errors
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to handle confidential information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ADP required
- Experience with SAP, Workforce Software, or similar payroll/HR systems preferred
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Salary : $50,000 - $60,000