What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at LJA Logo 2023?
Title: Payroll Specialist
Division: Accounting
LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 70 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.
Summary: LJA is looking for a highly motivated Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team. This individual will be responsible for assisting our Sr. Payroll Specialist with processing our 12 subsidiary companies’ along with supporting the payroll department in day-to-day activities and maintaining and verifying payroll records in our HR/Accounting software.
General Responsibilities:
- Processes bi-weekly, term and/or off-cycle payrolls
- Processes employee garnishments and updates employee payroll files
- Review and ensure accurate and timely processing of time sheets
- Ensure payroll journal entries, vouchers are entered
- Maintain employee profiles in accounting software Unanet
- Review employee information in UKG for accurate data, meet payroll reporting requirements, and remain compliant with policies and external regulations.
- Provide timely research and resolution to employees regarding compensation, taxes, clocking in/out, etc.
Required Education:
- Highschool degree or above
Required Experience:
- 2-5 years in Payroll
- Strong problem solving and customer services skills
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
- An understanding in multi-state payrolls, taxes, and laws
- Strong communication skills
- High degree of proficiency in Excel and Microsoft office skills
