Payroll Specialist, Senior

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Johnson City, TN

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing and processing payroll. The role involves entering, maintaining, and processing employee information into the payroll system, ensuring accurate compensation, deductions, and withholdings. It also includes managing payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and charitable contributions, issuing direct deposits, and preparing general ledger entries. The specialist will reconcile billing reports, adhere to payroll deadlines, and advise staff on payroll processes. Responsibilities also extend to handling garnishments, responding to employment verification requests, filing tax reports, preparing accounting documents, verifying data, researching reports, answering payroll questions, reconciling department reports, and maintaining the security of confidential information. Staying updated on technology and demonstrating regular attendance are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Five years of directly related experience in accounting or bookkeeping
Microsoft Excel with at least two years of payroll-specific experience

Nice To Haves

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred

Responsibilities

Enter, maintain, and/or process employee information into the payroll system; information may include but not limited to employees’ hourly rates, salaries, overtime, bonuses, or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding
Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions
Issue or reissue direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge
Record and process federal and state payroll tax deposits
Calculate and prepare general ledger entries
Reconcile billing report with payroll deductions and process payment for the amount(s) withheld
Adhere to all mandatory payroll deadlines
Advise payroll staff on payroll processes and in resolving payroll issues
Coordinate and oversee electronic transfer of funds
Receive all garnishments for child support, IRS, and other court levies and disseminate appropriate information to employees, agencies, and Cooperative
Respond to requests for employment verification
Research and analyze payroll information
File tax reports and payments
Prepare accounting documents
Verify data and journal entries
Research and prepare reports
Answer payroll questions
Reconcile department reports and statements for accuracy
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned