Job Summary

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll keep payroll accurate, timely, and compliant while supporting employees and finance partners. You’ll process payroll, maintain employee records, and coordinate with Human Resources and accounting. Your impact: Accurate payroll and clear records help employees receive correct pay and help the organization meet its reporting and compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Process payroll using payroll systems and HR information systems (HRIS), including platforms such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, Kronos, UltiPro, PeopleSoft, and Ceridian, as applicable.
Review data entry, time and attendance systems, deductions, benefits administration, and payroll tax information for accuracy.
Apply employment, labor, and tax law requirements; handle confidential information with care.
Reconcile payroll accounts and general ledger entries; support journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting.
Use spreadsheets and accounting or financial software to investigate discrepancies and support payroll management.

Qualifications

Experience in payroll processing, payroll management, accounting, or related accounting and finance work; familiarity with corporate accounting, bookkeeping, or technical accounting is valuable.
Knowledge of payroll systems, HR systems, accounting software, financial concepts, debits and credits, double-entry bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation.
Understanding of labor law compliance and payroll tax; tax experience and knowledge of tax law are helpful.
Strong analysis skills, accurate 10-key typing, and careful handling of confidential information.
Experience with non-profit or governmental accounting is a plus, as are benefits administration and time and attendance systems.

Pay: $27.71 - $50.05 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote

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