Payroll Specialist

Seyfarth Shaw LLP•Chicago, IL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing the bi-weekly multi-jurisdictional payroll accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with Federal, State and Local Laws.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum two years of multi-state payroll processing
Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Kronos timekeeping software
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Working knowledge of basic accounting and payroll practices
Demonstrates close attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
Ability to handle multiple assignments and shifting priorities
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team
A commitment to quality of finished product
Ability to problem solve

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly multi-jurisdictional payrolls, including calculating pay for new hires, terminations and employees on leave of absence.
Load non-exempt hours files, including those for hourly attorneys and load bi-weekly HR employee and deduction files into ADP
Run bi-weekly general ledgers for Finance, overtime reports, and ZBR totals.
Audit bi-weekly payrolls for accuracy at the end of each quarter and at year-end to ensure W-2 accuracy.
Download weekly 401k reports, including Contributions, Paid Loans and Loan Origination Reports
Run reports for Accounting and HR as needed
Run ad-hoc projects as assigned