Payroll Specialist

Contract 6 mnths with possible extension

Location : Desperes MO Hybrid 

 

Duties: As a Senior Payroll Specialist you will ensure accurate and timely processing of employee wages and benefits, including calculating hours worked, withholding taxes, and managing deductions. Your role will also be a crucial role in compliance with payroll regulations and providing support to employees with payroll-related inquiries.

Responsibilities:
•       Prepare and submit paper payroll checks and electronic direct deposit. 
•       Collect banking information for direct deposit setup and initiate deposits on paydays 
•       Familiarize yourself and keep current with the taxation of salaries, benefits and other factors 
•       Process and monitor garnishment orders and other issues that impact payroll specifications 
•       Maintain and document all payroll records 
•       Conduct semi-annual audits of all payroll records 
•       Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
•       Reconcile general ledger with regard to payroll transactions 
•       Detect and process issues related to uncollected payroll 
•       Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns 
 

Qualifications:
•       Undergraduate Degree in Accounting preferred 
•       Microsoft office, Word, Excel 
•       Experience with payroll processing and wage attachment 
•       Excellent organization and mathematical skills 
•       Familiarity with Windows-based computer programs a must