What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Appian Corporation?
The Appian People Operations & Payroll Team is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support the exciting growth we're experiencing. We're looking for someone to primarily support our US Payroll operations with greater growth opportunities to assist with our International processes.
Duties may include and are not limited to data entry, processing payroll, performing reconciliations, audits, and general employee customer service support. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in McLean, VA.
Are you a highly organized team player with the ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining special attention to detail? Do you have a passion for process improvement that allows you to make necessary changes that sets your team up for success? This could be the job for you!
About the role:
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Support and maintain all aspects of the payroll function that includes semi monthly processing of our hourly and salaried US payrolls using Workday with greater opportunities to support our international payroll processes using CloudPay.
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Perform cyclical audits and reconciliations of the payroll processes.
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Perform tasks in compliance with established procedures and controls, and adhere to applicable federal, state, and local regulations
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Collect, review, distribute and action any relevant payroll mail.
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Assist in maintaining our state, local and unemployment tax jurisdictions.
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Provide support for payroll implementations and integrations.
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Provide exceptional customer service and support to internal and external partners.
About you:
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1 - 3 years US payroll processing experience.
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Workday payroll experience is a plus.
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Certified payroll professional (CPP or FPC) certification is a plus.
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General working knowledge of FLSA and labor regulations.
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General working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax withholdings laws and regulations.
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Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
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Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential employee information in a professional manner.
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Proven abilities to support a dynamic and evolving working environment.
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Strong excel skills, process execution, problem solving, and analytical skills for process support and reconciliations.
