Payroll Specialist

Modigent•El Cajon, CA

14d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Administers the organization's payroll function. This role involves collecting, verifying, and storing organizational payroll data, inputting changes to employee information, and reconciling payroll-related general ledger accounts. The specialist will ensure accurate calculation and reporting of withholdings and deductions, transmit payroll files for processing, and assist employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries. Responsibilities also include maintaining payroll files, completing new hire setups, and assisting with year-end tax filings. The role may involve interfacing with third-party payroll vendors.

Requirements

Performs work under general supervision.
Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
Customer service skills.
Detail oriented.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Mathematical skills.
Clerical skills.
Accounting skills.
Ability to follow directions.

Nice To Haves

May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group.

Responsibilities

Collects, verifies, and stores organizational payroll data.
Inputs changes, which may include changes to employees or employee statuses, exemptions or withholdings, or bank information.
Reconciles payroll-related general ledger and prepares reports or statements summarizing payroll-related accounts.
Ensures that mandatory and voluntary withholdings and deductions are accurately calculated and reported.
Transmits payroll files for processing.
Assists employees or managers with questions about payroll policies and pay discrepancies.
Maintains payroll related files and records.
Completes new hire setup in payroll systems.
Assists in the preparation of year end W-2s or other related tax filings or reports.
May interface with third-party payroll vendors.