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Cennox

Payroll Specialist

Cennox, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, 30239

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Position Summary As Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for collecting, verifying, and properly processing payroll for various divisions of the company. The successful candidate will have responsibility for reporting and providing key payroll information to ensure good commercial decision making and working closely with finance and HR team management to ensure proper accounting.

Duties & Responsibilities

Preparing and maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures

Responsible for the coordination efforts between payroll, human resources, accounting and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports, e.g. straight time, overtime, leave balances, head count, and retirement contribution reports)

Responsible for the preparation and processing of weekly payroll on two separate bi-weekly pay cycles; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; gather information from various departments to include commissions, expense reimbursements and other earnings; track and deduct all garnishments, benefit deductions and other special payroll deductions

Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

Administer deduction data into various benefit outlets such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts and 401K. Check for accuracy of enrollments and make any updates to employee deductions to reflect changes

Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and saving deductions

Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave and non-taxable wages

Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.

Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, and calculating employer’s payments for social security, unemployment and worker’s compensation

Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries

Ensure processing and issuing of W-2 forms to employees and 1095-C for Affordable Care Act reporting

Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions for yearly audits and senior leadership

Gather information and perform annual Non-Discrimination Testing and 5500 audit for company 401K

Review employee time and attendance reports for accuracy and completeness, make any necessary corrections; ensure that employee information (e.g. social security number, job title, FLSA status, etc.) are correct, entering data into databases and spreadsheets

Handling direct deposit requests and data

Processing paper checks for distribution

Acquiring all necessary signatures to distribute payroll

Processing wage garnishments

Properly accounting for adjustments in pay for raises, bonuses and commission

Identifies areas for process improvement

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

3-5 years’ experience in payroll or accounting role

IT skills: Advanced Excel and strong ERP system experience

Working knowledge of ADP Payroll systems preferred

Able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Adept at reporting using multiple platforms, identifying trends and key actions for change

Well-organized with clear ability to prioritize work

Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work

Ability to work independently and utilize problem-solving skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Strong computer skills such as typing, system and software knowledge

Knowledge of wage withholding orders

Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail

Good client service skills

Being an effective team player

Sound decision-making skills

Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines

Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment

Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records

Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills

Ability to work with a team

Knowledge of different types of payroll software

Knowledge of payroll, garnishments and benefits distribution

Good research and analysis skills

Must return a background investigation that meets customer requirements

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit and focus for extended periods of time

Must have good hand/eye coordination

Vision correctable to 20/20

Finger dexterity for use of keyboard and mouse

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