What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Payroll Specialist position at Talascend?
Talascend is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist for a remote W-2 contract to possible direct-hire.
LOCATION :
This position is remote, but candidates from Maryland, Virginia, and the DC are preferred. Some visits to the office are rare, but required.
SUMMARY :
This position will be responsible for providing support related to payroll processing, tax support, audit requests, status reporting, special projects, and other duties as assigned. This role reports to the Director of US Payroll. The payroll specialist will be responsible for processing day-to-day payroll functions in an efficient and timely manner under the supervision of a Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Operations Manager, and / or Director. The payroll team handles complex union, federal contracting standards, ex-patriot and other special pay situations for US based employees on missions around the world.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Calculate, compile and submit accurate information and adjustments into the payroll processing software for assigned employee groups.
- Calculate miscellaneous pay components in compliance with federal, state, and / or local policies and tax guidelines.
- Create, review, and audit manual checks.
- Prepare manual upload files used in the processing of payroll.
- Garnishment payroll entries and review.
- Help to support employee receivables process.
- Detect and resolve routine and complex payroll anomalies.
- Prepare external reports to internal business partners and research GL matters.
- Support help desk team by answering and resolving employee escalations.
- Support team with special payroll projects, tax adjustments, and complex research matters.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Salary : $35
