Payroll Specialist

Overview Join our dynamic team as a Payroll Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for our organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in payroll systems, accounting, and compliance to support our employees and uphold regulatory standards. As a key contributor, you will manage payroll operations, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with various departments to streamline payroll processes. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help us deliver exceptional service and maintain the integrity of our payroll functions. Duties Process payroll accurately and efficiently using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, Kronos, Ceridian, or similar platforms. Ensure compliance with employment laws, tax regulations, and labor laws across all payroll activities. Reconcile payroll data through account reconciliation techniques and double\-entry bookkeeping to ensure accuracy. Manage payroll tax filings, benefits administration, and related reporting requirements. Maintain confidential employee information with the utmost discretion and security. Collaborate with Human Resources and accounting teams to verify employee data, benefits enrollment, and time \& attendance records. Support payroll system upgrades or troubleshooting issues related to payroll processing or data entry. Skills Extensive experience with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos, UltiPro, Ceridian, or PeopleSoft. Strong knowledge of employment law, labor law compliance, and tax law affecting payroll processing. Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel), accounting software (QuickBooks), and financial concepts related to payroll management. Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and time \& attendance systems for accurate data collection. Ability to perform detailed analysis using analysis skills for audit purposes or process improvements. Experience with general ledger reconciliation, journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, and governmental accounting practices. Excellent data entry skills (10 key typing), double entry bookkeeping capabilities, and technical accounting knowledge. This role is ideal for a motivated professional eager to contribute their expertise in payroll management while supporting a collaborative team environment. If you thrive on precision, enjoy working with complex systems, and are committed to compliance excellence—this opportunity is perfect for you! Pay: $100,000\.00 \- $120,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) Work Location: Remote