Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Confidential Opportunity – North Royalton, OH

Pay: $27.91 per hour

Temporary-to-Hire

A local public-sector organization in the North Royalton, Ohio area is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join its Finance Department. This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong payroll experience and the ability to handle sensitive employee and financial information.

The Payroll & Accounting Specialist will be responsible for payroll processing, recordkeeping, reporting, reconciliation, and related accounting functions. This position works closely with Finance leadership and employees throughout the organization.

Pay & Position Details

• Pay: $27.91 per hour
• Location: North Royalton, OH
• Employment Type: Temporary-to-Hire
• Department: Finance
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports to Finance leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Review employee timesheets for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Accurately enter and maintain payroll information in the payroll system.
• Process payroll changes, updates, and adjustments.
• Prepare and review preliminary payroll registers and make corrections when necessary.
• Electronically transmit payroll bank files and other required payroll files.
• Review and reconcile vendor payroll reports.
• Post and reconcile payroll.
• Generate payroll reports including leave balances, overtime, pension, and year-to-date information.
• Assist with Federal, State, and local payroll reporting, including withholding reports, pension reporting, and W-2s.
• Maintain confidential payroll deduction information, including support payments, wage garnishments, deferred compensation, and credit union deductions.
• Prepare and maintain confidential wage information and forecasts as requested.
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits information within the organization's computer systems.
• Maintain required payroll and employment records.
• Assist with implementation and administration of labor contracts and salary/benefit ordinances.
• Assist Finance leadership with gathering information requested by auditors during the annual audit.
• Respond professionally to payroll and personnel-related questions from employees and department leadership.
• Perform additional payroll and accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

• A two-year accounting degree OR five years of payroll experience in a municipal/public-sector environment.
• Experience working with Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Experience with payroll processing services.
• Knowledge of State and Federal employment laws and regulations.
• Understanding of labor contracts, payroll processing, and employee benefit plans.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, reporting, and data entry.

Skills & Abilities

The successful candidate should possess:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong mathematical skills related to payroll and wage calculations.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to identify problems, gather information, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, and department leadership.
• A high level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential payroll, wage, benefit, and employee information.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers an experienced payroll professional the opportunity to take on a key role within an established Finance Department. The temporary-to-hire structure provides an opportunity to demonstrate your abilities while working toward a long-term position.

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