Payroll Specialist

Position Overview:

The Payroll Specialist performs a variety of corporate payroll tasks in a fast paced, positive team setting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides support to the Payroll Manager to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll records by compiling, organizing and entering data such as new hire paperwork, terminations, adjustments and 401k contributions
• Works directly with Supervisors to ensure accurate time/pay reporting on a continuing basis; maintains, runs and distributes all weekly/bi-weekly management reports
• Process and distribute payroll checks (manual checks if needed)
• Coordinates, prepares and reports on various payroll, billing and related accounting reports as requested
• Prepare and update bonus files for quarterly, mid-year and annual payouts as requested
• Prepare monthly GL process for payroll and benefit accounts; allocate expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records
• Prepare and provide accounting with journal entries for monthly wage transfers and wage & FICA tax accrual
• Prepare month end benefit reports as requested
• Reconcile and calculate payroll adjustments
• Reconcile each month the various general ledger accounts associated with the payroll process to ensure transactions and balances show on statements to be accurate
• 401k plan processing and database maintenance
• Successfully communicate and work with Payroll Manager, brand presidents, officers, external contacts, and internal departments to perform responsibilities
• Use and continue “paperless” document management systems
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information
• Interface with others in a professional manner and be a trusted go to person
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Attributes:

• Ability to prioritize, juggle multiple deadlines and meet tight timeframes
• Ability to multi-task while working efficiently
• Maintains positive working relationship with service providers, co-workers, supervisors and managers
• Maintains confidentiality and very close attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Self-starter. Ability to work autonomously with little support
• High computer literacy including strong experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Sense of humor

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma Required
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Preferred

Experience: 2 - 4 years of experience in Payroll Processing

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Associate should be able to stand, sit at an office space, see, hear and understand speech, communicate, lift computer equipment, supplies and materials, use office equipment and computers. The Associate is exposed to typical office working conditions. If requested by an applicant or employee, we may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties required of personnel so classified. We have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Dwyer Group is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.