Payroll Specialist

Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company•Goldsboro, NC

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company (ACIC) is a recognized Excess and Surplus Lines carrier and proud affiliate of the Auto-Owners Insurance Group since 2016. With authority in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., ACIC provides innovative insurance solutions while maintaining a strong financial foundation, reflected in our A.M. Best rating of A+ (Superior). ACIC has been certified a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years and consistently ranked among Fortune’s “100 Best Small and Medium Workplaces”. At ACIC, a culture where everyone belongs is fostered, supporting one another through leadership development, mentorship programs, career certifications, and comprehensive benefits. The Payroll Specialist will manage the responsibilities of payroll, organization reporting and HRIS system.

Requirements

Associates degree in human resources or business
Employee should have excellent communication, time management and organization skills.
Employee must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to write routine correspondence.
Skill and ability to use standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Payroll processing is preferred but not required.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Accurately manage and verify all aspects of bi-weekly payroll function, including all validation controls.
Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance.
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate benefit reports for internal and external audits.
Prepare payroll balancing spreadsheet to reconcile payroll reports to Master Control and Wage and Tax Registers.
Conduct research and setup approved new states in ADP.
Ensure SUI and Unemployment accounts are set up for new, approved states, as necessary.
Process quarter end and year end activities in ADP, including supplemental payroll.
Assist with gathering data for worker’s compensation annual audit and annual estimate.
Prepare metric reports for management monthly, track 401K data, turnover data and develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting, as needed (HRIS).
Process unemployment claims.
Assist HR Generalist in pulling reporting data for 5500’s for 401K and benefits.
Coordinate W-2 and 1095 C processing with ADP, verify data prior to submission.
Track all leaves including FMLA, DL and Bereavement in the timekeeping system and ensure legal and benefit (i.e., STD, LTD, LTC) compliance, coordinate with HR Generalist.
Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educations workshops, reviewing professional publications.
Other duties as assigned.
Post payroll, health care & flexible spending entries in accounting system.
Process Cobra, Flex, and SUIER credits.
Prepare financial reconciliations for accounting and auditing monthly (i.e., Healthcare Analysis, Flex Spending, PTO liability, LTD, STD & Voluntary Life spreadsheet).
Prepare and balance quarterly reports for accounting.