Brady Martz
Payroll Specialist-Minnesota Schools
Brady Martz, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for administering and processing payroll for Minnesota school district clients. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations, maintaining employee records, supporting new hire onboarding and terminations, and preparing a variety of payroll-related reports.
Essential Position Responsibilities
Works closely with assigned clients to assess general payroll
Prepares reports, returns, and other documents as required, including payroll reports, year-end tax forms, and other reports required by clients.
Administers and processes payroll for clients, including updating payroll systems with new and terminated employee information, pay rates and deductions; collecting, reviewing and verifying time sheets; processing and completing the payroll cycle, direct deposit input; preparing payroll tax deposits and other payroll reports as required; and issuing W2s.
In-house payroll processing and download/filing of payroll returns
New hire setup and communications
Coordination with client support for payroll agency correspondence matters
Garnishment, benefit plan obligations and other required reporting to Accounts Payable
Download of payroll transactions if processed by 3rd party
Keys to Success
Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work efficiently and to multi-task
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Able to learn new technology skills quickly
Co-operative team player.
Extremely organized
Client-centric approach to all matters
Requirements
Associate's degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum 2 years of payroll experience.
Proficiency with SMART systems (SMART Finance, SMART HR, SMARTeR, TimeTracker).
Knowledge of Minnesota state pension funds (TRA - Teacher Retirement Association and PERA - Public Employees Retirement Association).
Familiarity with education contracts (teachers/certified staff, administration, classified/non-teaching staff).
Experience working with education-based unions.
Knowledge of ACA reporting requirements and compliance.
Understanding of MN Wage Theft law and Wage Statement requirements within SMART Finance.
Strong working knowledge of payroll laws and compliance guidelines.
Advanced technology skills with ability to adapt quickly.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Benefits Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.
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Essential Position Responsibilities
Works closely with assigned clients to assess general payroll
Prepares reports, returns, and other documents as required, including payroll reports, year-end tax forms, and other reports required by clients.
Administers and processes payroll for clients, including updating payroll systems with new and terminated employee information, pay rates and deductions; collecting, reviewing and verifying time sheets; processing and completing the payroll cycle, direct deposit input; preparing payroll tax deposits and other payroll reports as required; and issuing W2s.
In-house payroll processing and download/filing of payroll returns
New hire setup and communications
Coordination with client support for payroll agency correspondence matters
Garnishment, benefit plan obligations and other required reporting to Accounts Payable
Download of payroll transactions if processed by 3rd party
Keys to Success
Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work efficiently and to multi-task
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Able to learn new technology skills quickly
Co-operative team player.
Extremely organized
Client-centric approach to all matters
Requirements
Associate's degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum 2 years of payroll experience.
Proficiency with SMART systems (SMART Finance, SMART HR, SMARTeR, TimeTracker).
Knowledge of Minnesota state pension funds (TRA - Teacher Retirement Association and PERA - Public Employees Retirement Association).
Familiarity with education contracts (teachers/certified staff, administration, classified/non-teaching staff).
Experience working with education-based unions.
Knowledge of ACA reporting requirements and compliance.
Understanding of MN Wage Theft law and Wage Statement requirements within SMART Finance.
Strong working knowledge of payroll laws and compliance guidelines.
Advanced technology skills with ability to adapt quickly.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Benefits Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.
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