Job Listing: Payroll Specialist

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!