What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefit and Payroll Specialist position at The Mathany Group?
Do you love solving problems?
Are you always up for a challenge?
Do you enjoy serving customers and helping small businesses succeed?
If this sounds like you, please consider joining the American Admin team as our Benefits & Payroll Specialist
Our PEO is seeking a Benefits & Payroll Specialist that is eager to tackle any challenge. As an employee leasing company, our benefits processing is never routine. This position involves a great deal of customer contact and requires someone service oriented to cultivate and foster client relationships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
BENEFITS
- Set up benefit and 401k plans in payroll software system (PrismHR)
- Input new benefit deductions in payroll software system (PrismHR)
- Process enrollments and terminations and assist with the administration of COBRA
- Ensure proper tax handling of deductions
- Reconcile benefit billing and approve benefit invoices for payment
- Manage retirement fund distribution
- Assist with discrimination testing, SPDs, Plan Document updates and other benefit matters
- Maintain and manage leave accruals in payroll software system (PrismHR)
- Advise clients considering new leave plans as well as state-wide mandatory sick leave laws
- Assist clients with employee handbook creation, safety training, & new hire orientation materials
PAYROLL
- Process payroll for employees accurately and in a timely manner
- Calculate and enter payroll deductions, such as taxes, benefits, and garnishments
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies
- Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Collaborate with the human resources department to ensure accurate employee data
- Analyze payroll data for accuracy and completeness
- Provide support to other accounting functions as needed
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Benefits/Payroll/Accounting Experience 2-3 years
- Experience with PrismHR
- Lover of Software!
- Great attention to detail
- Natural problem solver who enjoys a challenge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills