Payroll Specialist

Overview Location: Hybrid, Washington, PA Job Type: Full Time / Permanent Work Authorization: "no C2C" or "no sponsorship" The A.C. Coy company has an immediate opening for a Payroll Specialist.  Ideal candidates must have prior payroll experience with ADP WorkforceNow. Responsibilities Prepare and complete all payroll duties associated with bi-weekly payroll including processing payroll and compiling payroll data to maintain accurate payroll records. Serve as the first point of contact for all Payroll activities, processes and reporting Maintain awareness of laws and regulations directly impacting the company including payroll and financial activities and shares knowledge/information with the Finance/Payroll team Field and respond to payroll inquiries and resolves discrepancies Perform duties associated with all applicable taxes; general ledger monthly closing; payroll journal recording; ad-hoc bank transactions; assisting with account reconciliations; analysis/reporting; garnishments Facilitate and manage weekly, monthly and/or annual company reporting which includes: Company specific and/or mandated Finance/Payroll reporting and SOX and Auditor required reporting; benefits/payroll administration; compensation administration; LOAs (Leaves of Absence) Create on-going month-end, quarterly, year-end and ad-hoc organization reports for US and Canada including compiling internal management reports Reconcile payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments and voluntary payroll deductions Process employee status changes in the Payroll/HRIS system, unemployment claims, and employment verifications Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in Finance or related field Experience Required: 3+ years of payroll experience including payroll processing, tax filing, tax reconciliation, and accounting experience related to payroll Experience working with ADP (Workforce Now) Payroll system Strong Excel skills High attention to detail Preferred Advanced Excel skills Experience with International payroll functions Experience facilitating payroll for multiple entities Experience facilitating payroll for employees

Created: 2024-11-05