Payroll Specialist

Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation’s leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.Purpose: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the biweekly Canadian payroll as well as Federal, State and Local tax compliance. This position also shares backup responsibility for the Company’s weekly/biweekly payroll.Essential Duties:Processes biweekly Canadian payroll.Maintains and distributes all periodic payroll reports to meet business needsMaintains knowledge of rules and laws which govern the payroll administration practices. File taxes and/or amendments with federal, state, and local agencies timely and keeps management informed of any/all issues. Ensure local tax jurisdictions are set up correctly for each employee to avoid costly amendments with agencies and payroll vendorWorks with accounting to ensure accurate general ledger entries and investigate discrepancies.Tabulate 401k funding and monitor contributions and loan deduction amounts to ensure plan complianceParticipates in problem solving and special projects within the Payroll team.Primary back up coverage to all payroll positions.Maintain complete and accurate records Other DutiesOther duties as assigned by managementPosition Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Core CompetenciesAbility to maintain confidential informationWorking knowledge of accounting principles and tax lawsStrong math and problem-solving skillsAttention to detailCapability to conform to established schedules and deadlinesExcellent follow up and organizational skillsCollaborates with team members and management for problem resolution when neededPresents a positive image of Heritage-Crystal Clean to fellow employees, external contacts, and the general public Work Experience5 or more years of full-cycle payroll experience required1-2 years of Canadian payroll administration preferredExperience with multiple tax jurisdictions preferred Education, Certificates, Licenses, or DesignationsCPP certification required or the ability to obtain within a 12-month periodCanada Payroll training preferredBachelor’s Degree preferred Specific SkillsIntermediate skills in Microsoft ExcelExperience with Human Resources Information SystemsProficient in other Microsoft Office applicationsWork Environment: While performing essential duties of this position an individual regularly works indoors, and may be required to sit for long periods. Individual will be required to regularly talk, hear, see and often reach with hands, stand, walk, use a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment. Noise level of the environment is generally quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.