Payroll Specialist

Future Care Consultants•New York, NY

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all payroll functions. The Payroll Specialist is the primary contact for all payroll inquiries and requires exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will and respond to frequent and urgent requests for information about payroll, tax, vacation and sick time, report generation, general ledger, and other general payroll policy matters.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Strong PC skills
General math skills
Detail-oriented
Strong work ethic and team player
Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

Responsibilities

Checking timesheets for accuracy
Entering data into databases and spreadsheet
Handling direct deposit requests and data
Processing paper checks for distribution
Acquiring all necessary signatures to distribute payroll
Processing wage garnishments
Making adjustments in pay foraises, bonuses and commission
Processes out of cycle checks and employee separations.
Serve as a point of contact for employees inquiries regarding paychecks, direct deposit and/or general payroll questions.
Maintaining current employee salary allocations per payroll.
Troubleshoot problems with paychecks, tax deductions, vacation and sick accruals, and other payroll-related matters by researching and respond accordingly with related staff and managers.
Runs and prepares reports on a regular basis for payroll.
Demonstrated ability to process new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, calculating wage and overtime payments, double time and other duties associated with standard payroll processing.