Payroll Specialist

Essential Job Functions:

· Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers

· Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests

· Runs reports as requested by controller and senior leadership team

· Verifies timekeeping records and consults employees about any discrepancies

· Records payroll data in our software system(s) and verifies all amounts prior to submitting / cutting checks

· Records all payroll, 401K and other related financial transactions and reconciles with posting processes

· Verifies that transactions are recorded in the correct G/L accounts

· Updates and confirms employee tax status and any information about withholdings

· Initiates weekly direct deposits and confirms wire transfer amounts are submitted timely for payroll processes

· Changes employee banking records when necessary to process payments accurately

· Records employee questions and concerns about payroll services and communicate those issues to HR, controller

· Maintains compliant on policies and procedures for 401K entries, benefits premiums, union wage and class changes, etc.

· Remains up to date on union rates, weekly union reports and weekly union contributions

· Reconciles time and attendance balances monthly including over/under accrual balance exceptions

· Works on Projects and other special assignments as required

· Run Payroll on a weekly basis for Union and Non-Union Employees

· Knowledge of Union benefits and filling weekly and monthly reports

· Filling weekly payroll tax and 401K contributions

· Preparing and filling Quarterly 941 & NY 45’s Reports

· Preparing and filling year end payroll reports, including W-2’s

Preparing and filling monthly CCIP & Certified Payroll reports

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person