Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist will process weekly payroll and maintain employee time records.

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• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping with at least six months of experience in payroll preferred.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.