Senior Payroll Specialist

Currently seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to provide support to payroll operations by processing and distributing domestic and Canadian employee payroll checks; while entering/verifying payroll systems including time and attendance records, benefit data, payroll and tax adjustments. The Senior Payroll Specialist will also:

• Handle specialized payroll functions by researching, interpreting and calculating deductions and payments to include garnishments, workers compensation, FLSA recalculations, tax deposits, management perquisites, etc.
• Handle complicated state tax requirements
• Coordinate special payments by processing separate payroll runs and preparing manual checks as needed
• Processes bonus and variable compensation payments
• Interface with Company management, payroll host, and governmental and tax authorities to resolve payroll related matters
• Acts as a liaison with accounting
• Provide payroll related information by preparing moderately complex reports for management decision-making and payroll auditing
• Maintain payroll information by filing payroll, time and attendance reports, tax documentation and other payroll correspondence
• Assist with governmental reporting and compliance by completing federal and state payroll tax reporting
• Communicate and train employees and managers on payroll procedures and practices
• Perform the full-range of payroll related duties including responding to more difficult employee questions and payroll related matter

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum 4 years related payroll experience including automated timekeeping and payroll systems experience. Canadian payroll experience preferred.
• Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CCP preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of US Federal and Multi-State payroll tax laws & Canadian Federal and Province laws, regulations and tax filings for Quarterly & Annual reporting, including W2's & T4's
• Knowledge and understanding of Garnishment orders and laws, HSA and 401K/NQP plans
• Must have experience with HRMS PeopleSoft 9.0 and Kronos 6.2
• Experience with Ceridian Canada PowerPay Payroll system preferred
• Intermediate ability to input information, maneuver screens and write reports and queries using automated Payroll system
• Excellent attention to detail and possess strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services.  Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .