What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Confidential?
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, full cycle payroll experience, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. This position is crucial to ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while adhering to compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect and verify employee timesheets for accuracy.
- Input employee information and payroll data into payroll systems.
- Coordinate with internal company departments to ensure precise payment processing.
- Address employee questions and concerns related to payroll.
- Calculate payable hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and deductions.
- Process per diem payments, garnishments, workman’s comp and other periodic payroll adjustments.
- Process new hires, promotions, and terminations promptly.
- Generate and issue statements detailing earnings and deductions.
- Distribute paychecks and manage direct deposits.
- Responsible for filing appropriate payroll taxes on schedule.
- Verify employee records and address discrepancies with relevant departments.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies effectively.
- Maintain and update payroll records for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare periodic payroll reports for management review.
- Support special projects and provide administrative assistance to accounting and other departments as needed.
- Other accounting responsibilities such as billing, accounts payable, and account reconciliations may also be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (preferred).
- 3-5 years of experience in a payroll department.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Intuit QuickBooks is a plus.
- Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent mathematical and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Baton Rouge, LA 70809: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
