Payroll Specialist - Creative Financial Staffing

CFS has partnered with a high-growth organization to assist in identifying a Payroll Specialist to join their Corporate Accounting group based in Bedford, NY.

About the company

• PE-backed outdoors company that has been servicing the nation for the past 30+ years.
• Rapidly growing company with locations across 25+ states.
• Leader in their industry and has grown year over year.
• Motto of helping customers and keeping their communities looking great.
• Opportunity for advancement and career development.
• Close-knit culture where everyone helps when needed.
• Strong benefits package + 401k match.
• Strong tenure within the management team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Import and verify work time records weekly from the timekeeping system
• Transmit payroll weekly to the payroll vendor
• Ensure accuracy of payroll records by maintaining payroll database with updates in rate changes, tax withholdings, time off accruals, and other variables.
• Initialize journal entries and balance out accounts for garnishments and child support orders.
• Revise payroll profiles by inputting changes regarding union dues and fee deductions, garnishments and support orders
• Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests from employees and managers.

Education/Knowledge/Skills:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related field.
• 5+ years’ previous experience processing payroll utilizing a major payroll vendor preferred but not necessary.
• 2+ years in managing payroll process including employees.
• Prior experience utilizing an automated time and attendance system is preferred.
• Knowledge of New York state and federal wage and tax laws and overtime requirements would be helpful.
• Proven customer service skills while maintaining a confidential work environment and ability to effectively communicate information to employees and management.

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