Description

Job Summary:

The payroll specialist is responsible for analysis of client payroll reports to prepare and balance general ledger entries and assistance with payroll issues and questions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

•   None. Report to the Payroll Supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Utilize various payroll systems to obtain necessary payroll reports.
• Review payroll reports in order to reconcile payroll information with general ledger.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of payroll and benefit information.
• Interact with accounting staff in a professional manner to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Assist clients with payroll processing issues.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of payroll procedures and processes preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are a must.
• Able to operate standard office equipment such as a copier, fax machine and scanner.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in payroll preparation or bookkeeping.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times.

Work Hours and Overtime:

• Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
• Extended hours are required during busy times when payroll reporting deadlines approach.

Travel Requirements:

• Out-of-town travel is not normally required for this position.
• All efforts will be made to give as much advance notice as possible for required travel.

Other

This job description has been changed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. Job responsibilities may change at any time during your employment, and you may be asked to work on special projects. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

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