Payroll Specialist

Hatzel & Buehler Inc•Wilmington, DE

20h•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The Corporate Payroll Specialist is responsible for hiring and terminating employees, keeping employee’s files up to date and for processing payrolls for multiple states. They will reconcile and submit weekly and monthly union reporting as required. They will be responsible for preparing and paying withholding and unemployment taxes. Other functions of the Corporate Payroll Specialist could include processing unemployment claims, wage garnishments, addressing customer questions, assisting branches with payroll needs, CCIP/OCIP filings, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; relevant payroll certifications (e.g., CPP - Certified Payroll Professional) are a plus and can be used in lieu of a degree.
Proven track record running payroll.
Ability to handle data with a high-level of confidentiality.
Keen attention to detail with excellent mathematical skills.
knowledge of unemployment taxes, garnishments and benefits distribution.
Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

Reconcile and prepare withholding payroll tax returns and payments.
Prepare and file quarterly withholding, federal and unemployment tax returns.
Assist payroll manager by researching tax notices received from taxing authorities.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local taxing authorities.
Upload payroll for weekly processing - review for errors, coordinate with branch to fix errors, prepare checks or direct deposit and bank file upload.
Process payrolls for 21 branch locations weekly, including layoffs, adjustments and missed time.
Reconcile and prepare monthly and weekly union report remittances.
Enter all new hire set ups in Spectrum, update terminations and furloughs accordingly.
Process weekly 401k withholdings.
Report monthly payroll info for CCIP and OCIP jobs.