Senior Payroll Specialist

The Senior Payroll Specialist will handle payroll processing and related tasks for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent client service skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously. They have the ability to work with clients with more complex accounting and payroll needs.

• Process payroll for multiple clients accurately and on time, ensuring all entries are correct and comply with relevant regulations

• Maintain and update payroll records for clients, including employee information, hours worked, and deductions

• Ensure all payroll activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Keep abreast of changes in payroll laws and regulations

• Generate and distribute payroll reports to clients. Assist clients with payroll-related questions and provide guidance on payroll practices

• Prepare and submit payroll tax returns, W-2s, and other related documents for clients. Ensure timely payment of payroll taxes

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding payroll services. Provide exceptional customer service and support

• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Reconcile payroll accounts as needed

• Use payroll software to process payroll and manage client accounts. Assist clients with software questions and troubleshooting

• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues promptly and effectively

• Onboard new clients into payroll software, including setting up correct wage, deduction, and benefit payroll items

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required.

• 3-5 years of payroll experience required?

• Understanding of payroll laws and guidelines?

• Strong technology skills?

• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines?

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally?

• Team player?

• Ability to think innovatively?

Benefits

Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.