Payroll Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for all employees. Your expertise in payroll systems, tax law, and accounting principles will help maintain compliance and streamline payroll operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced organization that values precision, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, Kronos, or Ceridian, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements
• Reconcile payroll data with general ledger accounts and perform account reconciliations to verify accuracy
• Maintain and update employee records within HRIS and payroll systems, including employment status, tax information, and time & attendance data
• Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws by staying current on payroll tax regulations and labor law changes
• Prepare and review payroll journal entries, analyze payroll reports, and assist with month-end closing activities
• Handle confidential information with integrity while managing payroll tax filings and related documentation
• Collaborate with HR, accounting, and finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies or issues promptly

Experience

• Proven experience in payroll management within a corporate accounting environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos, UltiPro, PeopleSoft or Ceridian supported by technical expertise in payroll processing software
• Familiarity with employment & labor law, tax law, and financial concepts related to payroll processing
• Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliation, double entry bookkeeping, journal entries, and analysis of financial data
• Experience working with spreadsheets and accounting software for data entry, reporting, and analysis purposes
• Prior involvement in handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Knowledge of time & attendance systems and HRIS platforms to support efficient payroll operations

Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to accuracy, compliance, and excellence in payroll management. Your skills will directly impact the organization’s success by ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and legal compliance.

Pay: $36.29 - $531.66 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person