Senior Specialist – Payroll & Payroll Tax
Job Summary
Senior Specialist Payroll & Payroll Tax
Responsibilities:
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Performs assigned payroll activities to ensure accurate and timely payment of domestic associates
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Ensure that payroll activity is properly recorded in the General ledger and assists in research and analysis on reconciling items
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Work with third party providers to ensure payroll tax compliance for both the company and associates
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Utilize resources to identify issues solve problems and implement solutions with little to no supervision
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Solve and escalate issues to management in a simple and actionable format.
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Performs complex data mining analytics and query creation
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Perform root cause analysis and streamline processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
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Work cross-functionally to resolve issues including across other areas of the company
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Identifies and solves issues with limited/ambiguous parameters
Core Competencies & Accomplishments:
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Productive in use of companys resources strong work ethic.
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Takes initiative in recommending and implementing consistent improvements to controls and efficiency.
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Interacts with others in a positive and inclusive manner.
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Strong understanding of accounting procedures and systems (Oracle Cadency ReconNET etc.) pertaining to area of responsibility.
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Cross-functional enterprise understanding and the ability to lead cross-functional projects.
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Analytical and decision-making skills.
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Advanced user of Microsoft Office Tools.
Experience/Education:
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Bachelors degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
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Certificate on US Payroll Would be added advantage
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Certificate on Lean and Six Sigma Would be added advantage
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4- 6 years experience in roles with increasing responsibility AND analytical decision making
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Paychex
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- 10 Key Calculator
- Paylocity
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll
- ADP
- Administrative Experience
- Human Resources
- Bookkeeping