What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll specialist payroll position at Mediabistro?
CFS has partnered with a high-growth organization to assist in identifying a Payroll Specialist to join their Corporate Accounting group based in Bedford, NY.
About the company
- Rapidly growing company with locations across 25 states.
- Leader in their industry and has grown year over year.
- Motto of helping customers and keeping their communities looking great.
- Opportunity for advancement and career development.
- Close-knit culture where everyone helps when needed.
- Strong benefits package 401k match.
- Strong tenure within the management team.
Major Responsibilities :
- Import and verify work time records weekly from the timekeeping system
- Transmit payroll weekly to the payroll vendor
- Ensure accuracy of payroll records by maintaining payroll database with updates in rate changes, tax withholdings, time off accruals, and other variables.
- Initialize journal entries and balance out accounts for garnishments and child support orders.
- Revise payroll profiles by inputting changes regarding union dues and fee deductions, garnishments and support orders
- Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
- Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests from employees and managers.
Education / Knowledge / Skills :
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related field.
- 5 years' previous experience processing payroll utilizing a major payroll vendor preferred but not necessary.
- 2 years in managing payroll process including employees.
- Prior experience utilizing an automated time and attendance system is preferred.
- Knowledge of New York state and federal wage and tax laws and overtime requirements would be helpful.
- Proven customer service skills while maintaining a confidential work environment and ability to effectively communicate information to employees and management.
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Last updated : 2024-04-07
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