Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Job Summary

Member of the HR Team responsible for all payroll-related tasks. Responsibilities will include collecting and reviewing employee information and working hours, calculating wages, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform daily payroll department operations.
Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance.
Guide Supervisors and Managers in the proper execution of ADP Time & Attendance.
Provide standard payroll reports to the Staffing Vendor(s).
Process manual checks and any payroll-related entries.
Create G/L entries for each payroll and rectify with cash account.
Enter New Hire/Temporary Hire data into UKG HRIS System, ADP Database.
Enter all updates salary changes/benefit enrollments/etc. into UKG HRIS System, ADP Database.
Complete employment/income verifications when requested.
Review Monthly Benefit Invoices for accuracy and process through Accounts Payable.
Notify benefit vendor for COBRA purposes with each new hire.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Finance or other Business-Related Field.
Working knowledge of payroll best practices.
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel.
Working knowledge of ADP required.
Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
Strong work ethic and team player.
High degree of professionalism.
Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.
Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.
Ability to communicate with various levels of management.
Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

Working Environment

Generally works in an office environment, but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting.

Physical Requirements

Must have a reliable form of transportation and ability to travel to other company locations.
Flexibility to work extended hours when needed.

Columbia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.