Payroll Specialist

Georgia Department of Revenue•Savannah, GA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah Technical College is seeking a Payroll Specialist responsible for coordinating and managing payroll operations. This position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring that payroll, benefits, and related accounting functions are processed accurately and timely.

Requirements

Associate Degree and three (3) years of payroll or related accounting experience
Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

Accounting or Human Resources Degree
Experience with Workday Accounting System
Prior TCSG or State of Georgia Payroll Experience
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Reviews payroll data for accuracy and enters payroll transactions and related data into the accounting system.
Reviews and reconciles payroll records, identifies errors, and makes necessary corrections.
Analyzes periodic reports and reconciles information with related records, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and other benefit reports.
Processes third-party requests involving employee wages, including garnishments, tax levies, bankruptcies, and child support withholdings.
Serves as the primary contact with ADP regarding tax remittance and reporting, including out-of-state tax matters. Retrieves ADP tax reports and provides related information to Accounts Payable.
Maintains payroll records and related files in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
Assigns payroll expense coding in consultation with the Grant Accountant and the Vice President for Administrative Services.
Audits payroll transactions and postings to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
Computes, reconciles, and corrects payroll-related balances and discrepancies.
Conducts research and prepares reports, statements, and summaries related to payroll and employee benefit accounts.
Assists in the development, implementation, and revision of payroll policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable regulations.
Reviews weekly timesheets for accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment. Ensures employee time is submitted timely and approved by supervisors.
Ensures compliance with federal and state payroll laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Completes routine payroll-related forms and filings, including unemployment certifications and employment verifications.
Advises employees and retirees regarding benefit programs, tax withholding options, payroll-related regulations, payroll deductions, deferred compensation programs, and other payroll-related matters.
Performs other duties as assigned. Based on qualifications and organizational needs, additional responsibilities may include accounting and/or human resources functions.