Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Location: Moab, UT

Full-time: 40 hrs/week

Larson & Company is a full-service CPA firm with three offices in Utah, offering a family-friendly environment specializing in tax, accounting, and audit services. We are currently seeking a payroll specialist in our Moab office to support our growing practice. This is a good career opportunity for someone with payroll and accounting service experience. We are looking for someone who wants to stay a while and grow with the company. It is a full-time, in person position. Monday – Friday generally 8am to 5pm.

Job Responsibilities

· Preparing and issuing client payroll checks, direct deposits and reports

· Preparing and submitting quarterly payroll tax reports

· Handling IRS and state tax payroll notices and payments

· Working with multiple clients on other payroll related issues on a regular basis

· Set up payroll accounts with tax agencies and within the payroll software

· Regular communication with multiple clients to collect payroll information

· Reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy across earnings, deductions and taxes

Technical Requirements

· Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)

· Experience preparing and submitting payroll checks and payroll tax reports

· QuickBooks Online experience preferred, but not required

Qualitative Requirements

· Personal initiative, both in the way you work and in the way you interact with people

· Ability to effectively track and fulfill responsibilities for multiple clients

· Takes ownership of payroll accuracy and deadlines

· Ability to work independently and learn on your own

· Adaptability and follow-through even with evolving work demands

· Ability to interact well with many different clients and coworkers

· Ability to work as part of a team

· The ability to recognize and then satisfy needs (whether they be personal or professional, client-oriented or firm-oriented)

· Strong understanding of how payroll data flows from timekeeping through tax reporting—not just data entry

Educational Requirements

· Associate’s degree (preferred, but not required)

Compensation

· $20-23/hour depending on experience

Application Procedure

Submit cover letter and resume

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience using QuickBooks online?

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23