Payroll Specialist

The primary responsibility of the Payroll Specialist is to successfully prepare and process a bi-weekly payroll for approximately 250+ employees and contractors. This position works within the Accounting Team to handle all employee compensation within the company as well as providing support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

* Preparing and processing twice-monthly payroll.
* Ensuring accurate information for approval by deadlines.
* Processing and reviewing timecards within designated HR/payroll software (Quickbooks) and providing follow-up with managers and team leads as needed.
* Tracking, recording, and processing wage garnishments as they are received.
* Assisting HR with new hire paperwork and managing the terminations within payroll software for all staff.
* Providing excellent service when communicating with all other team members regarding questions pertaining to payroll.
* Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive and personal information.
* Working with accounting to reconcile payroll transactions.
* Maintaining personal time off (PTO) records and ensuring PTO is paid out as needed upon terminations.
* Handling all incoming calls/inquiries related to payroll.
* Researching, resolving and communicating resolutions to all interested parties with payroll issues or concerns related to taxation, W-2s, earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and bonuses.
* Helping to ensure payroll practices meet government compliance.
* Providing support to accounting with data entry in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

_Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position._

2-3 years of payroll experience required; experience with Quickbooks preferred.

Working knowledge of Google Workspace products (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets).

* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and time-management skills.
* Flexibility and the willingness to be cross-trained and assist as needed.
* Superior attention to detail while meeting tight deadlines
* The ability to occasionally manage conflicting priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment.
* The ability to perform in a team environment with minimum supervision.
* The ability to perform well under pressure.
* The ability to adjust to changing priorities and workloads.
* The ability to learn and apply specific knowledge and technological skills needed for the job.
* A friendly and outgoing personality and the ability to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally for customers with a professional, positive attitude.

_California, New York, Washington, and Colorado: starting base pay for this position ranges between $18 - $27 per hour. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills test performance, geographic location, and seniority of the position offered. Outside of California, New York, Washington, and Colorado compensation may fall outside the above ranges._