What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Payroll Specialist position at BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting?
Overview
BerryDunn is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to provide crucial support to our Firmwide Operations team. This person will report to the Payroll Manager and be a contributing member of the Accounting and Finance department. The successful candidate will need to have a sharp eye for detail, excellent mathematical and time management skills, and the ability to multitask. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are also necessary. Honesty, trustworthiness, and reliability are mandatory with this position. The ability to work well as a team member and individually are crucial, as well as the ability to handle sensitive information. This position will sit in our Portland, ME office.
You Will
The base salary range targeted for this role is $65,000-$70,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications in excess of the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.
BerryDunn Benefits & Culture
Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn .
We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact careers@berrydunn.com to request an accommodation.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
About BerryDunn
BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com .
BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.
“BerryDunn” is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. BDMP Assurance, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and consulting services to their clients.
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BerryDunn is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to provide crucial support to our Firmwide Operations team. This person will report to the Payroll Manager and be a contributing member of the Accounting and Finance department. The successful candidate will need to have a sharp eye for detail, excellent mathematical and time management skills, and the ability to multitask. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are also necessary. Honesty, trustworthiness, and reliability are mandatory with this position. The ability to work well as a team member and individually are crucial, as well as the ability to handle sensitive information. This position will sit in our Portland, ME office.
You Will
- Process payroll from beginning to end, including review of our time system for missing and incorrect entries (i.e., intern entering PTO day), calculate regular vs overtime hours in conjunction with labor laws, enter employee payroll changes in Paylocity (addresses, direct deposit accounts, deduction and/or tax changes, etc.), create excel import file, reconcile pay changes, save source documents
- Maintain employee payroll data in Paylocity: earnings, deductions (including benefit feed insurances), tax withholding allowances, employee bank direct deposit info, HR census data
- Bring over all new employees from Onboarding to payroll, and review coding to ensure payroll database integrity
- Assist in processing semi-monthly payroll with particular attention to multi-j calculations, travel, bonus schedules, and pre-process register tie out
- Assist in maintaining payroll database integrity regarding address formatting, dates, etc. for the purpose of history recapture and firm reporting
- Respond to email questions from employees regarding their paychecks
- Ability to answer ‘what if’ scenarios (i.e., income tax withholding) from employees using paycheck calculator
- Prepare monthly payroll journal entry
- Participate on the annual Open Enrollment team and assist in bringing changes over into Paylocity each January
- Review the Payroll Processing Manual on an annual basis, incorporating changes to the payroll process that may have occurred
- BS or AS in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in payroll processing or related roles like bookkeeping, accounting, or HR.
- Proficiency in payroll software and systems (e.g., Paylocity, QuickBooks, etc.).
- Payroll certification preferred but not required
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws.
- Familiarity with payroll reports and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong organizational skills and time management.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The base salary range targeted for this role is $65,000-$70,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications in excess of the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.
BerryDunn Benefits & Culture
Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn .
We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact careers@berrydunn.com to request an accommodation.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
About BerryDunn
BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com .
BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.
“BerryDunn” is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. BDMP Assurance, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and consulting services to their clients.
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Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
