Payroll Specialist

FURNITURELAND SOUTH INC•Jamestown, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist will handle all payroll processing functions of Furnitureland South. This includes processing payroll, taxation forms and benefit deductions, and completing any other tasks necessary for Furnitureland South’s payroll process.

Requirements

Proven experience in a payroll specialist or equivalent position in a fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of tax regulations and laws related to payroll.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field preferred
Analytical mind with good math skills.
Working knowledge of UKG Payroll system.
Proficient with Excel (functions, data, pivot tables, etc.)
Experience in payroll for commissioned employees.

Responsibilities

Process payroll timely and accurately (bi-weekly and semi-monthly).
Process changes in payroll (e.g. new hires, salary changes, terminations, etc.).
Maintain employee payroll records up-to-date and accurate.
Process payroll calculations, including sales commissions, deductions, insurance coverage, wage garnishments, tax filings, and child support.
Provide support in tax calculation and filing for employees.
Address payroll related queries and requests from employees.
Analyze payroll problems and provide appropriate resolutions as requested by Payroll Manager or Corporate Controller.
Follow federal, state and local laws.
Assist in gathering data in support of audit operations.
Process quarterly and yearly tax forms
Work with managers to ensure time keeping accuracy and compliance.
Participate in industry wage surveys as assigned by Payroll Manager or Corporate Controller.
Process unemployment claims and requests for wage verifications.
Coordinate with vendors for interfaces involving all employee benefit plans which include: 401(k), Roth and medical benefit.
Update employee personnel records with payroll processing data as needed.
Other responsibilities as assigned by Payroll Manager or Corporate Controller.