Sr Payroll Professional

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)-posted 2 days ago

$58,832 - $97,073/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • Headquarters, KY

1,001-5,000 employees

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Performs all activities necessary to process payroll, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management.

Responsible for balancing payroll runs
Performs reconciliations and detailed audits to ensure accurate processing
Processes ACH reversals and stop payments when needed.
Prepares quarterly tax returns and initiates tax funding requirements.
Acts as Payroll Manager in her/his absence.
Acts as back-up for the payroll specialist to perform timely and accurate preparation of regular and off-cycle payroll runs while ensuring employees are paid in compliance with state laws and company policies.
Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
Performs regular maintenance of leave plans and initiates adjustments as necessary.
Audits payroll deductions.
Prepares monthly statistical reports and other ad-hoc reports.
Handles special projects as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
Four (4) years’ experience in payroll and related processes to include working knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines to include two (2) year managing projects and developing/training staff.
Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
Pass background investigation and credit check.
Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations.
Knowledge of in-house payroll systems, preferably Workday and various time and attendance systems.
Familiar with multiple reporting tools, preferably Crystal Reports or Workday.
Knowledge of budget development/analysis, and operational cost factors.
Proficiency of PC software applications to include Microsoft Office or other related software applications.
Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to complex interpersonal, technical, and administrative problems.
Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Ability to make good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment). Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.
Ability to pick up on technical things quickly. Can learn new skills and knowledge. Is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge. Does well in technical courses and seminars.
Ability to be able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Ability to quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups. Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise. Is seen as a team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers. Encourages collaboration. Can be candid with peers.
Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

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