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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

CompanyHope Services
LocationSan Jose, CA, USA
Salary$75000 – $80000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
  • Proficiency with payroll & HRIS systems
  • Knowledge of electronic transmission of payroll data
  • Knowledge of general payroll practices
  • Knowledge of DOL and IRS rules for employment payroll
  • Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Processes semi-monthly payroll including wage and overtime payments, calculations and recording of payroll deductions, and requests for stop payment/re-issues
  • Verifies timekeeping records, maintains time and attendance records using paper timesheets and/or electronic time management system
  • Reviews payroll before finalizing to ensure accuracy
  • Prepares and transmits payroll data for processing with vendor
  • Generates and verifies payroll reports out of payroll system
  • Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes and deductions
  • Verifies and reconciles W2s prior to issuance
  • Sets up garnishments and levies, processes off-cycle manual checks and termination pay checks
  • Administers direct-deposit functions, pre-note processes and system data
  • Other duties, as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred
  • Two years of related experience working in a payroll office environment or an approved combination of relevant experience and education