Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

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