Payroll Specialist

Geoengineers Inc•Redmond, WA

4d•$29 - $41

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing biweekly multi-state payroll and assists in maintaining an integrated and centralized multi-state payroll system. They support the end-to-end payroll process and its accuracy and help resolve complex payroll issues. The Specialist provides payroll operational support and troubleshoots system issues. This role is part-time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with focus in Accounting or Business required.
Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a large ERP environment.
Expertise in multi-state payroll and tax requirements.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and technical and attention-to-detail abilities.
High degree of collaboration and interpersonal skills, as well as ability to work independently as needed.
Ability to utilize excellent collaborative, interpersonal written, and verbal communication and presentation skills when interacting with employees.
Ability to work with the highest degree of confidentiality, keep detailed records and always protect payroll operations data.
Excellent professional integrity and accountability skills with the ability to quickly and effectively build trust and credibility, address difficult issues, and resolve disputes.
All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.
Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged view of a monitor/screen.
All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning field work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Paylocity payroll system, within the Architecture & Engineering industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes full bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
Calculates net salaries, deductions, garnishments, withholdings, bonus payments, and vacation payouts. Verifies state and federal leave status and record payments appropriately.
Reviews exception items and retroactive changes.
Coordinates with HR department to compile payroll data such as employee changes, new hires and payroll deductions.
Imports timesheets information into payroll system and verifies system totals.
Handles general inquiries regarding payroll and deductions.
Troubleshoots system issues and third-party interfaces.
Performs other duties as assigned.