Payroll Specialist

A payroll specialist can use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency. They are good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information. They also have great communication skills to interact with colleagues and executives.

Reports To: Accounting Controller

Department: Accounting

Supervisor Responsibilities: (none)

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Gather information on hours worked for each employee.

· Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc. with assistance of a computer system.

· Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed.

· Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system or distribute paychecks.

· Administer statements of payment to personnel either electronically or on paper

· Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.

· Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors

· Prepare reports for upper management, finance department etc.

• Handle all aspects related to processing bi-monthly payroll.
• Process monthly and annual bonuses for hourly and salaried employees.
• Audit payroll reports and large volumes of invoices to verify accuracy.

· Research and resolve discrepancies.

• Calculate complex payroll calculations accurately including retroactive pay, salary adjustments, and terminations.
• Reconcile monthly benefit carrier invoices to ensure the accuracy of benefit deductions.
• Ensure that all payments, deductions, remittances, and dues are accurate, submitted on time, and are in accordance with the firm’s expectations.
• Process payout requests, adjustments, deductions, and garnishments as necessary
• Communicates with payroll vendor.
• Process all new hires, and terminations, and produce records of employment.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll year-end tasks.
• Assist accounting team with other accounting-related duties as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Proven experience as payroll specialist.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail.
• Maintain confidential information by adhering to ethical standards.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using QuickBooks is preferred.

Education & Experience:

· 1-3 years of general accounting experience.

· 1-3 years of experience working with payroll accounts receivable and accounts payable.

· Associate degree in Accounting or Business preferred.

· Three years prior experience in payroll processing preferred.

Physical Requirements:

· Sedentary work with prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk working on a computer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78216: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Microsoft Excel experience do you have?

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Antonio, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)
• QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $0