What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Machen McChesney?
Position Purpose
The Payroll Specialist’s primary responsibility is the processing of client payrolls and the related payments, as well as the preparation of payroll tax returns.
Position Reports To
Partner and Senior Payroll Processing Specialist
Position Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist are:
- Preparation of payrolls with related tax deposits and liability payments
- Preparation of quarterly payroll tax reports and W2s
- Remitting client retirement contributions such as 401(k) and IRA, including benefit and garnishment deductions
- Processing 401k census and some workers' comp/insurance audits
Skills Required
The skills and education required for this position are:
- Ability to budget time and prioritize tasks with minimum supervision
- Excellent understanding, comprehension, and ability to articulate payroll procedures
- Preferred 1 year of payroll processing or closely related experience
- Ability to multitask in an open office environment and communicate effectively
- Proficiency in the use of computers and the ability to learn various computer programs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Measures of Success
The Payroll Specialist will be deemed to have been successful when he/she has:
- Consistently completed the assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner
- Received positive feedback from his/her clients and supervisors
- Developed a good working relationship with his/her clients
If you are interested in the Payroll Specialist position at FocusPay Solutions, please submit your resume.
Salary : $38,358 - $52,197