Payroll Specialist

People, Technology & Processes•Tampa, FL

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Payroll/Accounts Payable Clerk is to provide financial and administrative support for the organization. They process payroll, payments, verify invoices and reconcile all expenses to keep track of what's going out of the business.

Requirements

2+ years of accounts payable and payroll experience required
Must be proficient in standard office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion
Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing/evolving environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Propensity and willingness to learn new technologies.
Self-starter, able to work in a fast paced environment and comply with tight deadlines.
Attention to detail and an organized approach to performing work.
Team player with strong partnering skills and able to work in diverse groups and teams.

Responsibilities

Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
Maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating and entering data
Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and saving deduction
Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, and calculating employer’s payments for social security, unemployment and worker’s compensation
Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries
Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing pay checks
Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance
Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
Processing due invoices for payments
Ensuring bills and payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
Perform accounts payable using accounting software and other programs