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Western Dental & Orthodontics

Payroll Specialist

Western Dental & Orthodontics, Orange, California, United States, 92613

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Western Dental & Orthodontics . Payroll Specialists answer payroll questions from employees and produce payroll reports when requested by managers. They collect and process financial information from new employees, such as bank account details, biweekly pay, and termination pay for those leaving the company. You will be responsible for processing and auditing payroll for multi-state dental practices, ensuring timely and accurate payments to all employees. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of payroll principles, strong problem-solving skills, and advanced Microsoft Excel expertise. Responsibilities

Process and audit payroll for multi-state dental practices, including corporate, for both exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments. Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, garnishments, direct deposit, and tax changes. Understand multi-entity employees. Audit payroll data for accuracy, including hours, wages, bonuses, expense reimbursements, and deductions. Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate reports after processing. Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries professionally and promptly. Prepare and audit reports related to payroll taxes, W-2s, and quarterly filings. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Collaborate with HR, Accounting/Finance, and Operations teams on payroll issues. Assist with payroll system upgrades, testing, and process improvements. Prepare and enter biweekly payroll in UKG for over 4,500 employees. Understand company pay practices and handbook, especially regarding PTO and Sick time; audit employee balances as needed. Produce ad hoc payroll reports. Conduct training sessions on payroll policies, procedures, and relevant laws. Qualifications

At least five years of payroll processing experience. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred. Experience processing multi-state payroll. Strong understanding of federal and state payroll laws and taxes. Experience with UKG and Dimensions payroll/HR/timekeeping software. Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle confidential information discreetly. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, filtering, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs. Experience in healthcare or dental payroll is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant discipline preferred. Seniority level

Associate Employment type

Full-time Job function

Human Resources Industries

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