Irex Services LLC
Position Title : Payroll Specialist
Reports to : Payroll Manager
FLSA : Exempt
Revision Date : 09 / 2023
Position Summary :
This position is responsible for preparing and filing state and local payroll tax returns and arranging for payment on a timely basis.
This position is also responsible for the timely administration of hourly payroll and a variety of administrative duties associated with the hourly payroll functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Hourly Payroll
- Responsible for processing weekly payroll.
- Ensures proper completion of payrolls including printing and distributing checks and transmitting payroll ACH files.
- Administer the time keeping system and train field users on proper use.
- Review payroll calculations to ensure accuracy of wages taxes benefits and deductions.
- Process voluntary and involuntary deductions. Transmit files and payments to appropriate agencies.
- Maintain employee payroll files and employee information in the payroll software.
- Responsible for ensuring receipt of correctly completed I-9 and processing in the E-Verify system when required.
- Work with HR to ensure coordination of benefits and deductions.
- Respond to employee requests pertaining to payroll matters maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
- Maintains multi-union information including documenting individual union requirements.
- Process weekly certified payrolls as required.
- Reconciles union remittance payments to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
- Assist in collecting data for union and financial audits.
Payroll Taxes
Assist in collecting data for workers compensation union and financial audits.Complete payroll tax registrations for withholding and unemployment accounts when employing associates in new states.Ensure proper set up and maintain state unemployment rates in JDE for all CompaniesPrepare and submit state and local payroll tax returns and filings to the appropriate agencies including any ACH payments.Reconciles all payroll tax accounts to the general ledgerReviews payroll tax area code on all jobs and interacts with field to ensure proper tax area set up.Advise management of changes in tax laws and needed actions.Assist in annual W-2 process and reconciliation.Maintains department tax files for all Companies.Interacts with Corporate Cost Control regarding unemployment rates and claims.Skills and Abilities :
Excellent skills using MS Word & MS Excel
Strong skills using & understanding the flow of transactions within payrollAbility to maintain confidentiality & exercise extreme discretionExcellent problem solving / judgment skills & high level of attention to detail and accuracyStrong organizational interpersonal and communication skills & the ability to work under pressure requiredAbility to handle & prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlinesEducation / Experience :
High School Diploma required
Experience in a Payroll Office performing all payroll functionsExperience working with Unions nationally preferredKnowledge of JDE Payroll Systems a plusKnowledge of Direct Deposit transmittal process a plusTravel : Rarely as needed.
The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Data Entry,Paychex,QuickBooks,Accounting,10 Key Calculator,Paylocity,Microsoft Excel,Payroll,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources,Bookkeeping
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1