Payroll Specialist

KING AND GEORGE LLC•Fort Worth, TX

1d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be responsible for extensive duties that expect high confidentiality, attention to detail, and exceptional math skills in processing employees' paychecks by collecting their payroll data and time sheets. Their duties include verifying employees' work hours and payments through the payroll system, issuing deductions, earnings, and other statements to employees, and updating payroll records regularly. The ideal candidate will have experience with payroll systems, union-specific payroll requirements, SCA regulations, and government contract guidelines. The ideal candidate must also be able to use Excel. Please note that as part of our interview process, candidates will be asked to complete a brief Excel proficiency assessment.

Requirements

Must have understanding and knowledge of Excel basic functions such as creating pivot tables, v-lookup, formulas, etc. to properly calculate.
Proficient in written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements
Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents
Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals from a financial perspective
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Proficient Microsoft Office productivity suite
Good organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and priorities to manage multiple accounts
Strong verbal communication skills, including active listening and telephone manners
Interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, for building strong relationships
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
At least two (2) years of payroll experience preferred
Experience with Service Contract Act and Union Workforce preferred
Knowledge of multiple state and federal employment laws, travel expenses, and reimbursement
Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating, and entering data with mostly Excel.
Updating payroll records by entering any changes
Audit payroll data to ensure compliance with union agreements, SCA, and government regulations.
Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave, and non-taxable wages
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
Ensure all deductions and earnings are correct for each payroll
Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries
Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
Processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees