Payroll Technician

Afinida•Escondido, CA

4d•$21 - $23

About The Position

Position Overview: The Payroll Technician ensures accurate processing and recording of ongoing payroll to a variety of PEO clients by providing timely and accurate financial information, participating in daily data entry and general payroll processing, and ensuring the highest level of customer service is delivered to all clients and employees. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities: Performs daily payroll department operations; Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely; Reconciles payroll prior to transmission and validates confirmed reports; Understands proper taxation of employer paid benefits; Processes correct garnishment calculations and compliance; Processes accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc.); Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information; Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions; Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge; Other duties may be assigned as need by management;

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as record keeping and filing
Ability to work independently
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or similar highly preferred
1-2 years’ of payroll technician experience
Working knowledge of payroll best practices
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations
Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel
Strong work ethic and team player
High degree of professionalism
Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
Ability to communicate with various levels of management
Previous PEO experience essential
Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

Nice To Haves

Prior working experience with Prism preferred

Responsibilities

Performs daily payroll department operations
Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
Reconciles payroll prior to transmission and validates confirmed reports
Understands proper taxation of employer paid benefits
Processes correct garnishment calculations and compliance
Processes accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc.)
Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system
Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions
Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge
Other duties may be assigned as need by management