Payroll Specialist

RKL LLP•York, PA

18h•$20 - $28

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist will ensure accurate processing and recording of client’s payroll and provide clients with timely and accurate financial information. Contact and assist clients in the process of obtaining information for payroll production and tax related issues; verify totals, respond to and resolve client questions and concerns while delivering quality customer service. Success Factors Responsibilities Accurately and timely, process all aspects of payrolls for assigned client base Ability to self-review work Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations and changes to payrates Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions Maintain client and employee data Organize facts, analyze and interpret information according to client circumstances Provide on-going training and education to clients regarding the online service model and technologies Provide timely and high-quality service to meet and exceed client expectations and perform research on projects as needed Research and resolve client inquiries Prepare accurate and timely year-end and quarterly payroll tax reporting (941, W-2, W- 2c, etc.) Develop and maintain expert knowledge in payroll regulations at the federal, state and local level Take initiative to understand and apply available resources and appropriate guidance and policies Participate in continuous learning activities and active research to improve and develop technical expertise; apply learned concepts Perform other duties as assigned People Management/Relationships Take initiative to be a team player (proactively seek opportunities to help others) Treat everyone with respect Develop loyalty and trust with team Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members Hold self accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions Required Skills Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus Strong analytical and interpersonal skills Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities Education, Experience and Certifications Certificate or Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field 2+ years’ experience in accounting, including financial statements preparation, journal entries adjustment, general ledger work, payroll reporting and tax work Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and payroll software Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects Essential Functions Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be required This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned What makes RKL a dynamic professional services leader and an employer of choice in Pennsylvania? A focus on people, whether that’s earning the trust and respect of our clients, growing as people and professionals, serving our communities or forming bonds with colleagues. Our people are the best of us and they fuel RKL’s continued growth and success. Fostering a workplace culture that fulfills our team members both personally and professionally is central to the RKL mission. That’s why we offer robust learning and development, diverse career paths and experiences, abundant community service opportunities and social, team-building activities. Benefits You’ll Receive: RKL promotes a recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles, including but not limited to medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day care expenses and short-term/long-term disability. You’ll also receive competitive paid time off to pursue your interests or rest and recharge, and a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing to invest in your future. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. It is RKL’s policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our HR team at 717.394.5666 or [email protected] if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable accommodation in order for you to perform its essential functions.

Requirements

Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
Certificate or Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field
2+ years’ experience in accounting, including financial statements preparation, journal entries adjustment, general ledger work, payroll reporting and tax work
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and payroll software
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects
Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be required

Responsibilities

Accurately and timely, process all aspects of payrolls for assigned client base
Ability to self-review work
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations and changes to payrates
Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions
Maintain client and employee data
Organize facts, analyze and interpret information according to client circumstances
Provide on-going training and education to clients regarding the online service model and technologies
Provide timely and high-quality service to meet and exceed client expectations and perform research on projects as needed
Research and resolve client inquiries
Prepare accurate and timely year-end and quarterly payroll tax reporting (941, W-2, W- 2c, etc.)
Develop and maintain expert knowledge in payroll regulations at the federal, state and local level
Take initiative to understand and apply available resources and appropriate guidance and policies
Participate in continuous learning activities and active research to improve and develop technical expertise; apply learned concepts
Perform other duties as assigned
Take initiative to be a team player (proactively seek opportunities to help others)
Treat everyone with respect
Develop loyalty and trust with team
Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
Hold self accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions