Payroll Specialist

Overview:

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, reconciling payroll-related accounts, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, prior in-house payroll experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with HR, finance, and management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Process payroll; summarize, examine, post, verify, and reconcile payroll data.

- Maintain annual and quarterly payroll reports, including complete payroll transaction records.

- Coordinate, calculate, and post adjusting entries to appropriate subaccounts as approved.

- Reconcile reports, including but not limited to, taxes, retirement, and vendor accounts.

- Recommend, prepare, and document changes in payroll processing procedures.

Important Notes:

- This is an onsite position (not remote).

- Previous payroll experience is required (5+ years preferred).

- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications:

- Prior payroll and in-house payroll experience.

- Experience with Lawson Software preferred.

- Strong knowledge of payroll processes, laws, and taxes.

- Familiarity with FLSA regulations.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person