Payroll Specialist

Allow Vaco to be your local and national partner as you consider new roles for the next step in your career. Vaco has in-depth relationships with industry leading clients and aspires to partner great consulting talent with the needs of our clients. We are actively looking for a payroll specialist to support an amazing organization.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on hours worked for each employee
• Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc. with assistance of a computer system
• Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed
• Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system or distribute paychecks
• Administer statements of payment to personnel either electronically or on paper
• Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors
• Prepare reports for upper management, finance department etc.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required
• An Associate or B.S. degree in Accounting or equivalent experience is preferred
• 3+ years of experience
• Certified Payroll Specialist or Certified Payroll Professional, a plus
• Strong work ethic and team player