Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our finance and human resources team. In this vital role, you will manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for all employees. Your expertise will help maintain compliance with payroll regulations, streamline payroll operations, and support benefits administration. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment where precision and efficiency are valued. The ideal candidate is energetic, proactive, and possesses a strong foundation in payroll management and financial software.
Responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and efficiently using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, or UltiPro, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements
- Reconcile payroll data through general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and analysis of payroll reports
- Maintain detailed records of employee hours, benefits, tax information, and deductions for compliance and audit purposes
- Manage benefits administration tasks including enrollments, changes, and terminations in collaboration with HRIS systems
- Perform data entry with precision using accounting software like QuickBooks or other financial tools to update employee records and payroll transactions
- Conduct journal entries related to payroll expenses, debits & credits, and general ledger reconciliation
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate accounts payable/receivable processing and support governmental or non-profit accounting requirements
- Assist with tax filings, year-end reporting, and audit preparations related to payroll activities
- Support accounts payable processes by verifying invoices and processing payments related to employee benefits or vendor services
- Utilize analysis skills to identify discrepancies or errors in payroll data and implement corrective actions promptly
Experience
- Proven experience managing payroll functions within a corporate or non-profit environment using systems such as Workday, Kronos, Ceridian, or PeopleSoft
- Strong knowledge of payroll management principles combined with a solid understanding of accounting concepts like double entry bookkeeping, journal entries, general ledger accounting, debits & credits
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms for benefits administration and employee data management
- Experience working with multiple financial software applications including QuickBooks and other relevant tools for bookkeeping and financial analysis
- Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliation accurately while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
- Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy (10 key typing proficiency) coupled with attention to detail in financial documentation
- Knowledge of tax regulations related to payroll processing and governmental reporting requirements is highly desirable
Join us as a Payroll Specialist to be an essential part of our team—driving efficiency in payroll operations while supporting our commitment to accuracy and compliance. Your expertise will empower us to deliver seamless compensation experiences for our valued employees!
Pay: $27.25 - $32.82 per hour
Work Location: Remote
