What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Dragados USA, Inc.?
Principal/Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Processes payroll weekly
- Reviews payroll documentation for accuracy through audit reports and makes any necessary adjustments.
- Works closely with Accounting on payroll related issues.
- Ensure weekly payrolls and payroll tax deposits are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reviews and computes wages, and corrects errors to ensure the accuracy of earnings. Ensure that all changes to payroll are processed correctly.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files
- Works closely with Benefits to ensure accurate benefit deductions and record keeping.
- Enter new hires into payroll software.
- Review and audit master file and pay data entries, YTD totals, and file amendments.
- Prepare various payroll and management reports, journal entries, workers compensation, and reconcile quarterly payroll taxes.
- Will handle all garnishments, deductions, and vacation/sick accruals.
- Answers inquiries regarding employment verification..
- Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll matters.
- Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
