Payroll Specialist

GoNetspeed • Oneonta, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist takes ownership of the timely and accurate processing of employee information and payroll for employees. Ensures accurate posting to projects from payroll and correct payroll allocations.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years Payroll Processing Experience
• High proficiency in Excel, Word, and payroll processing software
• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to multitask in a role with specific deadlines.
• Ability to make sound decisions using information at hand.
• Ability to pay close attention to details.
• Confidentiality and respect for privacy of employee records.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Dynamics GP payroll module helpful
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance helpful
• Certification through the American Payroll Association, CPP or PFC designation helpful
• Microsoft Dynamics GP Payroll and or Project Accounting experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Maintains payroll information by entering transaction information, collating, preparing journal entries, and reconciling general ledger accounts related to payroll accounts.
• Completes final set-up of new employees into Dynamics GP adding pay codes, time off accrual schedules, project assignments for timesheets, payroll tax setups, and direct deposit and prenote information.
• Adds pay rates, changes to rates, tax changes, project changes, direct deposit changes, payroll deductions, and 401K changes into Dynamics GP software.
• Research payroll tax and other required reporting to new and existing states.
• Prepares Reconciling and Audit Work papers on payroll related or other general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Assists with calculations of Overtime and call time related to commissions. May assist with running benefit allocations and providing reporting to accountants.
• Assist or prepare monthly and quarterly payroll tax returns which may include federal and state income and social security taxes, unemployment taxes, or worker’s compensation taxes or other payroll employment related fees.
• Month-end closing responsibilities.
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering employee payroll inquiries.
• Assisting with processing and issuing of annual W-2 forms to employees.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by Payroll Manager.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees