Senior Payroll Specialist

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the administration and processing of payroll for clients.  This position will add new hires, update current employees and process terminated employee as part of the payroll process as well as prepare payroll related reports.  They have the ability to work with clients with more complex accounting and payroll needs.

Works closely with assigned clients to assess general payroll

Prepares reports, returns, and other documents as required, including payroll reports, year-end tax forms, and other reports required by clients

Administers and processes payroll for clients, including updating payroll systems with new and terminated employee information, pay rates and deductions; collecting, reviewing and verifying time sheets; processing and completing the payroll cycle, direct deposit input; preparing payroll tax deposits and other payroll reports as required; and issuing W2s

In-house payroll processing and download/filing of payroll returns

New hire setup and communications

Coordination with client support for payroll agency correspondence matters

Garnishment, benefit plan obligations and other required reporting to Accounts Payable

Download of payroll transactions if processed by 3rd party

Assists with training new employees in the accounting services department