Payroll Specialist

Job Title:         Payroll Specialist   Status:             Non-Exempt   JOB SUMMARY: We seek a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Payroll Specialist in our corporate office in Norfolk, Virginia.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These include the following but are not limited to the specifications contained herein. Supervisory personnel may require additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely.   Accurately process multi-state, bi-weekly, and weekly payroll for 1500 exempt and nonexempt associates.   Collect, audit, and upload monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc bonuses into HRIS.  Review & audit electronic timekeeping records for compliance with established standards; follow up with managers & make adjustments as needed. Prepare weekly and bi-weekly general ledger files, forward them to the appropriate department(s), and upload them into accounting software. Assist in verifying, calculating, and processing wage attachments following local, state & federal laws. Enter and/or review self-serve submitted payroll data changes within HRIS; notify appropriate parties; create & maintain necessary payroll files. Respond to associate questions & concerns as it relates to payroll. Submit inquiries from federal, state, and local tax jurisdictions to outsourced tax administration service; assist vendors in resolving outstanding items. Assist in setting up new income and deduction within the HRIS system. Generate monthly and ad-hoc reporting as various corporate and operational departments request, including participation in annual budget requirements and audit requests. Comply with company-established procedures and federal, state, and local legal requirements. Proactively audit and address payroll data to maintain data integrity within the HRIS.   QUALIFICATIONS:  Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum of 3 years of financial/accounting experience required. Experience in processing payroll is preferred. Extensive knowledge of cloud-based payroll software platform, preferably Dayforce; advanced Microsoft Excel skills; working knowledge of payroll best practices preferred; and skilled in technical aspects of financial and accounting recordkeeping techniques. High degree of professionalism and work ethic; strong interpersonal skills and strong oral & written communication skills. Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material and communicate with various levels of management. Strong attention to detail, decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Excellent time management skills; deadline-driven with proven ability to manage changing priorities.     WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive Salaries & Bonuses Medical, Dental & Vision Plans 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions Paid Personal Time & Holidays Flexible Spending Accounts Free Long-Term Disability Free Life Insurance Short Term Disability Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions Wellness Perks FinFit Health Finance Program Employee Apartment Discount Employee Referral Program Employee Recognition & Awards Employee Assistance Program Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement   #LI-KP1