What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Roessel Joy?
A higher education industry is seeking to higher a Payroll Specialist. Looking for someone who can start ASAP and start cross-training as soon as next week. In this seat, you would be joining one other person and together would be processing payroll for 600 faculty, 800 staff, and 600 students monthly and bi-weekly. Looking for someone who has a background using Workday and has strong Excel experience.
RESPNOSIBILITIES:
· Manage the whole payroll process for 1,000 employees
· Process bi-weekly employee and contractor payroll payments on time and through the appropriate channels
· Complete all HR reporting documents and submit them for senior manager approval
· Calculate and deduct appropriate amounts from payroll checks, including tax withholdings and other garnishments
· Verify all overtime hours with the appropriate management personnel prior to issuing payroll checks
· Obtain and verify direct deposit banking information from employees
· Oversee internal payroll and accounting audits on a semi-annual basis
· Maintain general ledger related to payroll transactions
· Provide documents as requested from HR Manager
· Assist with month-end close process and preparation of accurate, timely financial statements as needed
· Record and reconcile all bank accounts on a monthly basis, recording any adjustments in the month
· Provide renewals and reconciliations support
· Post to the GL and other GL Accounting tasks as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required
· 5 years general accounting experience; Healthcare or related industry experience strongly preferred
· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Intacct a plus
· Strong problem solving and analytical skills
· Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment
· Multi-state payroll experience
· Payroll experience at a large company preferred
· Must have experience with ADP
· Need experience regarding payroll and registering a new state
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
