Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Large distribution company in south Charlotte is looking for Payroll Specialist. Computes and disburses wages and salaries, deductions, taxes and other withholdings. Posts payroll data and prepares routine reports and/or payments to government agencies, insurance companies and others. Calculates and processes special checks, reviews, edits and makes corrections and adjustments as needed.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for preparation and accurate processing of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for 300+ employees in a multi-company, multi-state environment.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Enters new hires, terminations and employee changes into the ADP payroll system.

2. Prepares and issues manual checks as required.

3. Assists employees on all payroll-related issues.

4. Inputs and audits payroll transactions, employee tax information; reconciles employee data and deduction changes.

5. Processes wage verifications and garnishment requests.

6. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.

7. Maintains payroll records and employee files.

8. Maintains MBTA pass program in the Boston office.

9. Assists with month end payroll reconciliations.

10. Assists with year-end reconciliation of employee records for processing W-2 forms.

11. Prepares Ad Hoc payroll reports as needed using Reportsmith Report Writer.

12. Contributes to the firm's ServiceMatters initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally. Displays professionalism, quality service and a 'can do' attitude to internal members/departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person.
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
1. Must have progressive payroll experience in a multi-state environment. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local laws, tax filing requirements and W-2 reporting.

2. Proficient with ADP PC for Windows, Reportsmith, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

4. Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Education:

Associates Degree in Accounting preferred.

Experience:

Minimum two to four years of solid payroll experience required