Job Description:
The Payroll Specialist performs all activities necessary to process payroll including maintaining related records filing taxes and taxrelated activities voluntary and involuntary deductions preparing accounting transactions and documents updating procedures and preparing and distributing reports. This position will report to the Human Resources Manager but will partner closely with the Financial Services Department to carry out all necessary fiscal control policies and activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures timely processing of payroll in accordance with labor state and federal regulations and standard accounting principles
Follows systems and protocols to collect calculate QA/QC and enter hours for pay and review accuracy of calculations
Manages and reports compensatory time hours and keeps tracker uptodate
Responsible for the timely filing of new state tax IDs including unemployment local taxes and other filings as required
Keep abreast of current payroll requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data including payroll taxes employee state and federal income and social security taxes and other required reporting (SUI Workers Compensation deferred benefits etc.
Advise management on pay practices related to FLSA fringe benefit reporting W2 and W4 recording
Partner with Human Resources in terms of yearend processes for items such as 1095C W2 review audit and correct as necessary. Document any discrepancies in payroll processing to maintain a clear record of reconciliation and adjustments.
Work with Human Resources to coordinate employees leaves of absence under FMLA or other unpaid leaves
Process nonrecurring payroll items wage garnishments pay levies and other involuntary courtordered payments in a timely manner
Process all approved annual merit increases and bonuses as submitted
Reconcile payroll tax reporting after each payroll run to ensure accurate filings
Manage the filing of tax updates as needed
Collect and analyze information including resolving payroll discrepancies
Monitor and manage electronic connections between HRIS and outside benefit providers
Execute relevant weekly monthly quarterly and yearend reports
Provide assistance with all internal and external audits of payroll
Assist with benefit deduction setup in the HRIS system
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associates degree in Accounting Finance or related field of study desired
Experience: 4 years of payroll processing experience required preferably in a technical or consulting industry
Other Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of relevant payroll regulatory requirements and best practices
Experience with payroll tax filings compliance and yearend reporting (e.g. W2 1099
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred
Excellent attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Working knowledge of processing payroll using an HRIS is required; Paycor experience is a plus
Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint timekeeping a plus
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel is highly desired
Physical & Environmental Demands
Light work: exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work usually requires sitting or standing to a significant degree. Considerable time is spent using a computer (fine motor skills visual acuity) and frequent use of telephone (talking hearing).
The above pay range represents a general guideline; however Brindley considers several factors when determining base salary that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to the candidates depth of experience skill set certifications specific work location and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonus and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans in addition to base pay to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
In addition BE provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including health dental and vision insurance life and disability insurance 401(k) savings plan with employer matching company paid holidays paid parental leave and paid time off (PTO). Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
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