Payroll Specialist

2 weeks ago

Norwood, United States Roessel Joy Full time
Job Description
Roessel Joy has partnered with a Facility Services company located south of Boston who are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team

Requirements of the Payroll Specialist:

  • Process manual timecards and worksheets to insure accurate and timely running of union and non-union payroll.
  • Ensure accuracy of payroll records by maintaining database with updates in status changes, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, time off accruals, etc.
  • Initialize journal entries and balance out accounts.
  • Submit bi-weekly 401k contributions and reconcile health insurance deductions to monthly statements.
  • Prepare and remit federal, state, and local tax reports in a timely fashion.
  • Prepare and submit monthly Worker's Comp report to insurance carriers.
  • Process attendance records and other documents (e.g. W-2 and tax forms)
  • Check payroll information for accuracy and ensure all relevant paperwork is in order
  • Coordinate with HR about changes in payroll (e.g. terminations, new hires)
  • Oversee electronic payments and distribution of payroll checks.
  • Update data with salary or wage adjustments
  • Process other financial compensations or deductions (e.g. annual bonuses, severance pay, taxes, worker's compensation)
  • Handle processing expenses
  • Produce reports to upper management upon request.
  • Answer employee questions or complaints about salaries and payments
  • Work with authorities (e.g. IRS) on audits or requests
  • Multi-task and prioritize deadlines and work in a high energy team-oriented environment.
Requirements

Requirements of Payroll Specialist:
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of payroll processing experience for a multi-state employer with multiple locations.
  • Previous experience processing union payrolls preferred
  • ADP Workforce now experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Sage 300 software is preferred
  • Knowledge of state and federal wage and tax laws and overtime requirements.
  • Must have experience with using weighted average calculations for employees with multiple pay rates.
  • Proven customer service skills while maintaining a confidential work environment
  • Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
  • A committed team player, detail oriented and an effective communicator
  • Possess a sense of urgency to get things done.
  • Flexible personal style to work with diverse personalities. Professional, yet personable demeanor.