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Payroll Specialist

Virginia Transportation CorpWest Warwick, RI
Onsite

About The Position

At Virginia Transportation, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. As a leading auto hauling company, we’re committed to building a team of passionate professionals who share our vision of becoming the best in the industry. Every role at Virginia Transportation is essential to achieving our goals. Whether you’re a seasoned industry veteran or just starting your career, you’ll find opportunities to grow and excel in a supportive, team-oriented environment. At Virginia Transportation, we believe in taking care of our team. That’s why we offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Join us and become part of a team that’s committed to innovation, excellence, and taking care of one another as we lead the way in redefining the auto hauling industry.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in payroll processing with a minimum of 5-8 years with multi-state payroll department.
  • Experience with Canadian Payroll, Laws & Regulations.
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in order of importance with deadlines.
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and HRIS systems.
  • Knowledge of wage withholding orders.
  • Knowledge of full cycle payroll.
  • Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good client service skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitive information.
  • Being an effective team player, the drive to get the work done accurately.
  • Sound decision-making skills.
  • Comfortable working in a demanding environment and ability to stay calm under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team in a time-sensitive environment.
  • Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when performing essential duties.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with time constraints, interruptions and stressed dispatchers and auto haulers.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and verify all payroll data to accurately compute wages, bonus, taxes, and deductions.
  • Execute accurate and timely payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now and ADP TeamPay for Canada.
  • Stay updated on federal, state and local payroll tax regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Conduct regular audits and maintain accurate records of payroll documentation.
  • Process for multiple weekly payrolls and the Canadian payroll processing.
  • Preparing reports as required to include any earnings, withholding and employer taxes and deductions.
  • Address any employee inquiries and resolving them, also answer any employee payroll questions.
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance on any payroll related matters to ensure seamless flow of procedures.
  • Reviewing and processing W-2 & T4 forms to employees, assist with any documentation for audits.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Paid training
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • 401k with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Free or reduced medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

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