Payroll Specialist

Albireo Energy•Gambrills, MD

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Administer payroll processes and maintain payroll operational standards, ensuring accuracy, quality, and customer service excellence. Review and enter employee payroll changes, including exemptions, benefits, deductions, paid time off (PTO), employment status updates, and wage adjustments. Prepare and process payroll by verifying field service time records; calculating and producing payroll checks or electronic transfers; calculating and processing incentive bonuses. Audit payroll records to ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll documentation. Coordinate payroll-related employee changes with Human Resources, including new hires, terminations, and status changes. Reconcile payroll accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll issues promptly. Audit payroll-related liabilities, including federal and state income taxes, Social Security taxes, direct deposits, 401(k) contributions, Health Savings Account, and wage assignments. Administer wage garnishments by completing required documentation and adjusting payroll records. Process and prepare weekly prevailing wage reports and documentation. Generate payroll reports and provide payroll-related information to management and Human Resources as requested.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Proven experience as a Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Administrator, or similar payroll-focused role.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations and labor laws, including FLSA, Davis-Bacon, and other federal and state prevailing wage requirements.
Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of UKG system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer payroll processes and maintain payroll operational standards, ensuring accuracy, quality, and customer service excellence.
Review and enter employee payroll changes, including exemptions, benefits, deductions, paid time off (PTO), employment status updates, and wage adjustments.
Prepare and process payroll by verifying field service time records; calculating and producing payroll checks or electronic transfers; calculating and processing incentive bonuses.
Audit payroll records to ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll documentation.
Coordinate payroll-related employee changes with Human Resources, including new hires, terminations, and status changes.
Reconcile payroll accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll issues promptly.
Audit payroll-related liabilities, including federal and state income taxes, Social Security taxes, direct deposits, 401(k) contributions, Health Savings Account, and wage assignments.
Administer wage garnishments by completing required documentation and adjusting payroll records.
Process and prepare weekly prevailing wage reports and documentation.
Generate payroll reports and provide payroll-related information to management and Human Resources as requested.