Payroll Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing payroll processing, ensuring compliance with employment and labor laws, and maintaining accurate payroll records. Your expertise will support our organization’s commitment to timely and precise compensation for all employees, while safeguarding sensitive information. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your technical accounting skills and payroll management experience in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and efficiently using various payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, Kronos, Ceridian, and other supported platforms.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws related to payroll tax, wage calculations, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain and update employee records within HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) and payroll software to reflect changes in compensation, benefits, or employment status.
• Reconcile payroll data through analysis of spreadsheets, general ledger accounts, and accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar financial tools.
• Prepare journal entries for payroll transactions and ensure accurate posting to the general ledger in accordance with double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Handle confidential information with integrity while managing payroll data entry, tax filings, and employee payments.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to resolve discrepancies related to time & attendance systems like Kronos or equivalent platforms.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll processes including account reconciliation and analysis of payroll reports to ensure accuracy.
• Stay updated on changes in tax law and labor regulations affecting payroll processing; implement necessary adjustments proactively.

Experience

• Proven experience in payroll management within a corporate accounting environment or non-profit organization.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos, UltiPro, Ceridian or similar platforms supported by technical support teams.
• Strong understanding of employment & labor law, payroll tax law, governmental accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability with spreadsheets (Excel), financial software (QuickBooks or equivalent), and general ledger accounting practices including journal entries and account reconciliation.
• Familiarity with time & attendance systems and HRIS platforms used for payroll processing.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion while managing data entry tasks efficiently.
• Analytical skills capable of performing detailed account reconciliation and financial analysis related to payroll transactions.
• Ability to perform high-volume data entry accurately using 10-key typing skills; knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping is a plus.

Join us as a Payroll Specialist if you’re eager to leverage your technical accounting expertise while ensuring our team’s compensation processes are seamless, compliant, and secure!

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23