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Accounting Career Consultants, ACC Legal & HR Career Consultants

Senior Payroll Specialist

Accounting Career Consultants, ACC Legal & HR Career Consultants, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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This role offers the chance to take ownership of payroll operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will manage both union and non-union payrolls, ensuring compliance and accuracy while partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes, and playing a key role in supporting employees across the organization. Job Description:

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing payroll processing and related accounting functions. This position requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of payroll compliance. Key Responsibilities: Process weekly high-volume payroll for bargaining employees and bi-weekly payroll for non-bargaining employees. Verify and maintain onboarding documents for new hires, including W-4s, direct deposit forms, and I-9 documentation. Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, employment verifications, and related questions. Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits and reconciliations. Support the accounting team with general administrative tasks and serve as a backup as needed. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework in accounting, finance, or business preferred. Experience: 5+ years of payroll processing experience, including union payroll. Knowledge: Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and payroll compliance. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; experience with payroll systems strongly preferred. Abilities: Strong organizational and time management skills with a high degree of accuracy in data analysis. Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Attributes: Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Additional Details

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