Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter • Plano, TX

8d • $30 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist processes accurate and timely weekly and bi-weekly payroll and works with internal partners to support compliance with payroll tax regulations. The role also offers the opportunity to learn and support basic accounting activities, using Excel and payroll systems. It is hybrid, with onsite work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays, based in Plano, Texas. The position is contract to hire.

Requirements

• Proven experience processing weekly and/or bi-weekly payroll.
• Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems.
• Knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll tax requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Ability to perform payroll reconciliations with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and support basic accounting functions.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Comfort working with numbers and performing reconciliations.
• Ability to adapt to new systems, processes, and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving payroll issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with team members and responding to inquiries.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with payroll tax filings.
• Background in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for eligible employees.
• Enter, review, and verify payroll data, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, and adjustments.
• Use ADP payroll systems to prepare, run, and reconcile payroll cycles.
• Support payroll tax activities by applying knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll tax requirements.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations to align payroll records with accounting and financial reports.
• Collaborate with payroll, accounting, and other departments to resolve payroll questions and issues.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Identify and escalate discrepancies, errors, or data issues, and help implement corrective actions.
• Learn and support basic accounting tasks, such as payroll-related reconciliations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and workflows.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible. Individual eligibility may depend on job classification and length of employment; benefits are subject to plan terms and may change.

What This Job Offers

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