We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team! Primary responsibilities include weekly payroll processing for 150+ clients, assisting with quarterly tax filings, updating client and employee records, onboarding new clients and responding to payroll inquiries. Qualified candidates will be highly organized, detail-oriented, computer and tech savvy, and an excellent communicator with a professional demeanor and phone presence. Superb follow-up skills and the ability to work both in a team and independently, with little direction, is essential for success in this role. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat is required. Payroll service bureau experience a plus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage daily and weekly workflow to ensure payrolls are processed timely and accurately
- Assist with weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tax payments and tax filings across all local, state and federal jurisdictions
- Track and process payroll change requests
- Promptly respond to payroll inquiries
- Resolve payroll discrepancies
- Update client and employee records
- Assist with onboarding of new clients
- Recommend and implement improvements to the payroll process
- Maintain organized electronic files and payroll records
Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of related experience
- Must be highly organized with extreme attention to detail and strong follow up skills
- Process driven, yet able to be resourceful and adaptable
- Maintain the highest level of professionalism and customer service
- Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat required
- Able to multi-task and adjust to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
- Punctuality and flexibility with hours in order to meet deadlines
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
- Effective and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work with little supervision
- Knowledge of payroll compliance laws a plus
- Experience with payroll software a plus
- Experience handling multiple employer accounts a plus
This is a full-time position Monday – Friday with a 9:00AM – 5:00PM schedule. The ability to work later hours is appreciated though needed infrequently. Candidates meeting the above requirements and who are seeking long-term employment in a casual though professionally operated office are encouraged to apply. Please send your resume and salary expectations for consideration regarding this full-time opportunity with benefits. We look forward to hearing from you!
