Payroll Specialist - Now Hiring

Audit employee time and labor data; interact with supervisors and managers as required to verify data and resolve discrepancies.Process timely, accurate payroll on bi-weekly basis.Perform payroll ledger reconciliation; ensure balancing.Establish and ensure accuracy of federal, state, and local taxes, social security contributions, employee benefit contributions, fringe benefits, garnishments and other deductions of employee paychecks.Assist with balancing payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.Analyze and respond to inquiries from employees regarding paycheck amounts, deductions, direct deposit, and other concerns.Ensure year end W-2s are generated accurately and timely.Processes garnishments and communicate garnishment information to all parties as required by law.Research and contribute to the timely process of payroll tax payments. Correct data discrepancies with federal, state and local agencies; collaborate with appropriate agencies and internal staff for resolution.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements; including state tax, unemployment tax and local city/territory accounts, as required.Responsible for monitoring and completing tax filings as necessary.Assist in standard transactions and journal account reconciliations, as directed.Pull various payroll reports from HRIS system, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 5+ years’ payroll processing experience in large, multi-state environmentAssociates Degree with business/accounting focusDemonstrated working knowledge of debits and creditsMust have experience with multi-state payroll, garnishments, and automated timesheetsExperience with payroll tax issuesProven ability to complete work accurately and with attention to detailStrong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks under tight deadlinesStrong and proven customer service skillsPrior working experience with HIRIS systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Manufacturing and/or semiconductor industry experienceExperience with ADP Workforce NowDesire to learn and develop new skillsExperience with ERP systems