Firm Payroll Specialist

Yeo & Yeo•Saginaw, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Firm Payroll Specialist is an integral part of the Firm’s Human Resources team. The Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely processing of the semi-monthly firm payroll and maintains the payroll system (SAGE). Ensuring compliance with federal and multi state laws. This position reviews and reconciles payroll reports, provides information for journal entries, provides payroll information to other departments, and performs other payroll related duties as required. The ideal candidate for this role should have a high work ethic, excellent communication skills, high aptitude for attention to detail, and strong organizational and written skills.

Requirements

Associates degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources or related field.
One (1) to two (2) years of experience directly in payroll-based capacity.
Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws/regulations and how to apply laws to HR policy and procedures
Knowledge of FLSA, payroll processing, and payroll taxes
Knowledge of MS Office; including Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of HR and/or payroll software
Skilled at analytical problem-solving
Ability to effectively communicate in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Ability to organize tasks with and attention to detail
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ability to work in a stressful environment and handle multiple tasks with competing priorities

Responsibilities

Maintains the payroll system and employee pay records; posts and distributes time and attendance records; audits time sheets, input approved payroll and employee information; prepares bi-weekly records to ensure payroll liabilities are ready for posting; prepares paychecks; distributes paychecks and reports.
Prepares routine and special reports on payroll issues; reviews and approves vouchers for payment of payroll liabilities.
Assists in processing State and Federal tax forms, including all year-end filings.
Assists in preparing quarterly tax reports for State and Federal compliance.
Reviews Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) audits for accuracy.
Identifies, reconciles, and resolves inconsistencies relative to payroll accounts and accounting controls; prepares manual checks when necessary and makes applicable wage adjustments.
Reconciles employee payroll deductions with benefit insurance premiums and liability accounts, such as medical plans, life insurance plans, and disability insurance plans.
Calculates payroll corrections, adjustments, and retro pay.
Assists employees, benefit vendors, and outside agencies with payroll questions and assists employees with payroll-related forms.
Researches changes to wage and hour ordinances and recommends modifications to the payroll system to comply.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, the community, other agencies, and the public.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Other Human Resources and job related duties as assigned.