Senior Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter

5d • $36 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing payroll for companies and providing backup support to the team. You will handle various payroll functions including registering new tax accounts, reconciling payroll reports, and processing Certified Payroll Reports. You will also research and resolve tax notices, set up and audit wage attachments, and provide information to Finance for audit purposes. This role requires working with confidential data, and may involve working more than 40 hours per week based on company needs.

Requirements

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Adobe.
• Good understanding of payroll calculations and regulations.
• Ability to learn and master company ERP system.
• Knowledge of Employee/Employer Federal, State, and Local taxes.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in payroll for a large multi-state company.
• Experience with Certified Payroll Reporting.

Nice To Haves

• FPC or CPP certification preferred.
• Dayforce experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for companies and provide backup support to the team.
• Post WennSoft Payroll Posting daily.
• Register for new tax accounts.
• Reconcile quarter-end and year-end payroll reports.
• Process Certified Payroll Reports weekly.
• Research and resolve tax notices.
• Set up and audit wage attachments.
• Provide information to Finance for audit purposes.
• Handle confidential data with care.
• Provide backup to the Director of Payroll.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees