Payroll Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of payroll taxes (Federal, state, and local tax regulations) and deductions.
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and take initiative to improve processes and procedures.
• Strong communication, summarization, and presentation skills between diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with the leadership team, managers, co-workers, and outside contacts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills utilizing proper grammar, spelling, editing, and proofreading.
• High level of organization with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, integrity, and tact in dealing with sensitive information.
• Possess and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Possess strong analytical skills to review, evaluate, and synthesize information.
• Proficient in Adobe and MS Office Programs including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Associate's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience in payroll taxing.
• Two - four (2-4) years of payroll tax preparation experience or experience in a similar role.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with Costpoint.
• Preferably UKG as well.

Responsibilities

• Embrace the values of Aleut including honesty, integrity, accountability, respect, and perseverance.
• Research and resolve payment or filing discrepancies on accounts.
• Coordinate with Payroll Manager/Supervisor to resolve taxing issues.
• Manage and maintain assigned tax accounts.
• Manage United States territory payroll taxes.
• Prepare and reconcile 941 reporting.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on necessary actions.
• Work with the payroll staff to correct tax errors.
• Research, resolve, and communicate complex payroll garnishment issues.
• Reconcile general ledger account for both taxes and garnishment.
• Oversee the tax and garnishment payment and filing process.
• Coordinate year-end activities with department leads including preparing W2’s.
• Participate in and coordinate internal and external audits of payroll controls, tax data, and records.
• Work as a team member with flexibility and adaptability.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match