Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Consultant)

Payroll & Benefits Administration (Consultant)

519 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA Full-time

Dynamic, Engaging, Business-Minded, People- and Process-Focused Accounting Team Lead Needed for Growing Entrepreneurial Business Services Company.

e2E serves growing businesses by providing business management strategies to assist at various life-stages along the path from entrepreneur to enterprise. We assist business owners and executives in addressing a myriad of concerns that growth-oriented businesses face; from funding & banking options, budgeting & planning, accounting, payroll & taxes, to hiring & HR compliance.

To learn more about e2E, visit our website at www.e2ekc.com.

Payroll & Benefits Consultant Job Description

The Payroll and Benefits Consultant you will administer payroll and benefits for clients and serve as the key coordinator of assigned clients' payroll, tax, and benefits needs on multiple clients This position will play a role in the day-to-day Practice Area operations. Provides outstanding communication, strong
payroll, tax, and benefits knowledge, coordination, project management, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills to entrepreneurial clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, process, and reconcile weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll for
  multiple clients accurately and timely; ensure that payroll policies are in accordance with the
  government regulations; research and resolve any client employee questions or concerns related
  to paychecks, deductions or taxes.
• Update payroll records for employee changes (i.e. new hires, terminations, garnishments, job titles and salary, insurance coverage, benefit deductions, etc.).
• Ensure that all federal, state, and local taxes, social security contributions, voluntary employee deductions, PTO, and other mandatory deductions are withheld correctly and accurately.
• Submit elective deferrals and other contributory deductions to appropriate benefit vendors (FSA,HSA, 401K, etc).
• Design and run payroll report as needed, including reports for workers' compensation audits and Retirement plan testing.
• Review quarterly and year-end payroll reports to ensure accurate distribution of W2 forms.
• Coordinate with payroll provider to manage all (monthly, quarterly, and year-end) tax filings and timely remittances for several states and the federal government, including any local-related taxes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal and reporting requirements; enforce adherence to requirements and advising client leads.
• Stay abreast of any employment and payroll law changes in tax and deductions.
• Input, maintain, audit, extract, and analyze confidential payroll and benefits information; responsible for data integrity within the payroll/HRIS systems.
• Revise and maintain all internal payroll and benefits process documentation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as identified or needed to help drive our Vision and abide by our client promise to help our clients grow.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong background in payroll and benefits administration for companies up to 100 employees
• Client-focused with a strong desire to identify and resolve client problems.
• Comfortable with the creative chaos that comes with a growing business and the entrepreneurial
  disposition.
• Solid organizational and project management skills including; the ability to establish priorities,
  navigate back and forth between multiple tasks/priorities and strong detailed execution
• Demonstrates excellent customer service; asking good questions and taking feedback and
  insights from team members and clients to solve problems autonomously.
• Must have a high level of integrity, a professional attitude, and the ability to work under pressure
  to meet deadlines.
• Team player willing to jump in and assist coworkers during busy periods.
• Responsive and uses tact, diplomacy, good judgment and in all communications.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, meet critical deadlines and manage a wide range of projects.
• Highly resourceful team player, initiates tasks and projects where processes are not yet defined,
  completes all tasks on time, and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to think critically and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Comfortable with regular client interactions and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or equivalent experience and education required.
• 5 years of payroll and benefits administration work experience ideally at least 2 years as office administrator, or payroll
  administrator
• Technical knowledge in using Microsoft Office products, various payroll systems (i.e.. Gusto, ADP, QuickBooks, Paylocity, Paycor) or other small business software
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State Wage and labor Laws.
• Strong knowledge of Payroll withholding/taxation requirements and reporting.
• Strong knowledge for Employee Benefits Administration
• Experience in multi-state environments and handling multiple payroll deadlines is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or equivalent certification desired.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunity to work with diverse and exciting clients.
• Company culture that values creativity, initiative, and growth.

Additional Information: All offers are contingent on the successful completion of background screen.