Payroll specialist

Responsibilities: Process and review weekly, biweekly, and/or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time. Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries to the general ledger. Reconcile payroll accounts, including wages, payroll taxes, benefits, deductions, and accrued liabilities. Perform payroll-related balance sheet month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Review employee payroll information for accuracy and investigate discrepancies. Assist with federal, state, and local payroll tax reporting and preparation and reconciliation of W-2s and other year-end payroll reporting. Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting with audits and provide payroll documentation as requested. Partner with HR and Accounting to resolve payroll, benefits, deduction, and employee-related issues. Ensure payroll processes follow established internal controls and applicable requirements. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting, and efficiencies. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and financial 's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.3+ years of payroll, accounting, or payroll accounting experience preferred. Strong understanding of payroll processing and general ledger accounting. Experience preparing journal entries and account of payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, and benefits. Experience supporting month-end close preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookup functions. Experience with payroll platforms such as Paylocity preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to meet payroll and accounting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Multi-state payroll experience. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).Experience working with high-volume payroll. Experience with payroll system implementations or process improvements. Previous experience working closely with Accounting, Finance, and HR teams