Payroll Specialist

About Emerson & Company:

Emerson & Company is a leading provider of comprehensive business solutions, specializing in payroll, accounting, insurance, and merchant services. We are dedicated to helping businesses streamline their operations, reduce costs, and achieve their financial goals. With a commitment to exceptional client service and industry expertise, we have established a strong reputation for delivering tailored solutions and building long-term partnerships.

We firmly believe that each member of our team plays a pivotal role in driving the success and growth of our company. With impressive customer demand on the rise and ambitious organizational growth goals, Emerson & Company is poised for dynamic expansion. Join us in making a meaningful impact and helping shape the exciting future of our company.

Job Summary:

Our payroll services include a full range of solutions—from basic payroll processing to comprehensive employer management support. We value teamwork, precision, and a strong commitment to service excellence.

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring seamless payroll processing and compliance for the businesses we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and verify data: Review payroll and timekeeping information provided by clients, enter data accurately into the system, and verify all details to ensure payroll precision.
• Process payroll: Accurately prepare and process payroll for multiple clients and ensure all employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Calculate deductions: Accurately calculate and apply payroll deductions, including taxes, insurance, and retirement contributions.
• Compliance: Ensure all payroll activities remain current with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Maintain records: Update and manage employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and benefit or tax status changes per client request.
• Provide client support: Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, resolving issues with professionalism, critical thinking, and problem-solving while balancing multiple high-priority tasks.
• Respond to inquiries: Serve as the primary contact for all payroll questions. 
• Audit support: Assist with annual payroll audits for our clients.
• Administrative support: Perform general office duties such as data entry, handling payroll correspondence, and other tasks as needed.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial and payroll work, with the ability to identify errors and troubleshoot effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with payroll or accounting software; experience in ADP Run, ADP Workforce Now, Payentry, or Surepayroll is a plus.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and critical thinking skills to solve client and process challenges.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to meet strict deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Client-focused excellence: consistently demonstrates commitment to understanding client needs and delivering thoughtful, accurate solutions.
• Ability to balance multiple high-priority tasks and reprioritize as needed while managing interruptions.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in a payroll role, preferably in a multi-client or multi-state environment.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll tax laws.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Company-wide and Department-specific Bonus Plans 
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a monthly employer contribution to a Health Savings Account.
• Retirement with employer match
• Student Loan Reimbursement Plan
• Paid time off, paid holidays and flex time.
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs—without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.