Payroll Specialist

**Job Overview**:
Our company is passionate about continuously finding new ways to provide a superior customer experience and seeks individuals who contribute to a positive work environment through collaborative teamwork. All applicants should be comfortable with change and ambiguity while being able to work with mínimal supervision to deliver objectives.

**Responsibilities**:

- Accurately & efficiently complete assigned 1099-payroll & other Accounts Payable responsibilities.
- Maintain payroll information by collating, calculating, and entering data.
- Update payroll records by entering any changes to employee information, such as job title changes, exemptions, and saving deductions.
- Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, and non-taxable wages.
- Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering employee payroll queries.
- Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures.
- Processing and issuing W-2 forms to contract employees.
- Successfully partner with other departments to complete assigned tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Performing general office tasks, including answering the phone, filing, and other tasks as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Proven working experience as a Payroll Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist or Staff Accountant.
- Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
- Strong data entry skills, along with a knack for numbers.
- Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software.
- Proficiency in MS Office. Experience with Excel (Pivot tables & V Look Ups).
- Strong customer service skills. - Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

**Experience & Education**:

- Minimum 2-3 years of experience performing payroll, AP/AR, or other accounting functions.
- Extremely detail-oriented, with consistent accuracy.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Preference is given to individuals with prior Accounting Software experience.
- A high school diploma is required.
- A college degree in a related business or accounting field is a plus.
- Compensation based on experience.

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work setting:

- Office

**Experience**:

- Payroll: 2 years (preferred)
- AP/AR: 2 years (preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Katy, TX 77493 (required)

Work Location: In person