Payroll Specialist

Berger Transfer & Storage•Roseville, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Berger Moving & Storage is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team at their Corporate Headquarters in Roseville, Minnesota. This on-site role will be responsible for processing weekly payroll, tax compliance, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and reporting for a multi-state workforce of approximately 370 employees across 15 states. The company emphasizes a strong culture, team camaraderie, and commitment to professional growth, and has received multiple awards for service excellence.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive payroll experience, ideally processing multi-state payroll.
Experience with a modern payroll processing system; Paylocity experience is preferred.
Solid foundational understanding of payroll accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies.
Strong organizational skills with a track record of meeting recurring deadlines.
Ability to work independently as a solo processor while collaborating effectively with Human Resources, Accounting, and branch managers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (vlookups, basic formulas) and standard Office tools.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and process weekly payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Perform detailed pre- and post-payroll reviews to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain payroll-related employee information and deductions.
Partner with Human Resources and Benefits to ensure accurate and timely reflection of employee changes in payroll.
Serve as the dedicated resource to resolve payroll issues and respond to employee and manager questions.
Monitor and oversee federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance.
Submit, monitor, and coordinate resolution of payroll tax cases, notices, and issues with Paylocity and taxing authorities.
Review quarterly and year-end payroll tax returns for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including W-2 review and reconciliation.
Stay current on applicable payroll tax and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and post accurate weekly payroll journal entries to the accounting system.
Assist with the reconciliation of payroll bank accounts and payroll-related general ledger accounts.
Ensure payroll liabilities, deductions, and other payroll-related accounts are properly recorded and reconciled.
Prepare, analyze, and distribute weekly, monthly, and ad hoc payroll reports for management.
Provide payroll information and supporting documentation for financial reporting, audits, and other business needs.
Assist with annual workers’ compensation insurance and 401(k) audits.
Support other payroll, accounting, and reporting projects as needed.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee compensation information.
Other duties as assigned by management.