Payroll Specialist - USNC

DESCRIPTION: Ultra Safe Nuclear is looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee the accurate processing and timely disbursement of payroll transactions across multiple entities within our organization. Utilizing ADP, the Payroll Specialist will meticulously manage semi-monthly payrolls while ensuring compliance with federal and multi-state payroll regulations, including compensation and benefits. Collaboration is key in this role, as the Payroll Specialist will work closely with various departments to ensure seamless payroll operations. Additionally, this position will be instrumental in the implementation of system changes and upgrades, necessitating a strong understanding of complex computer systems and proficiency in PC office software such as Excel and Word. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: + Accurately process monthly payroll and benefits across multiple states for our domestic subsidiaries. + Review and resolve payroll discrepancies and/or employee questions and help prevent future issues from arising. + Respond to garnishment and unemployment payroll requests. + Keep informed of changes to employment and payroll laws and regulations and communicate requirements to management. + Assist with projects, audits, reports, and conduct research and provide details as needed by management. + Ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping and management of payroll data in a confidential manner. + Work with accounting/finance to provide required payroll information as needed for external financial auditors and third-party tax preparers. + Manage federal, state, and local regulatory reporting requirements with a third-party payroll provider. + Work with a third-party payroll provider to ensure all federal, state, and local registrations are completed timely and accurately. + Research, respond, and resolve all regulatory notices received from federal and state agencies. + Work directly with the HR department to maintain efficient new hire onboarding process including verifying initial benefits and salary inputs into each respective system. + Participate in month-end close process as it relates to payroll: job cost, benefit reconciliation, PTO accruals, and reconciliation. + Complete other duties as assigned. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field + 3-5 years of professional experience in accounting, business, finance, or related field. + Proficiency in excel, knowledge in ADP or similar type platform (other desired software SharePoint, Smartsheet, QuickBooks) detailed oriented, able to manage multiple projects, with excellent time management skills and work independently and, assist in developing and communicating new processes and procedures, providing leadership with recommendations. PREFERRED SKILLS, & ABILITIES: TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS: No travel EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: USNC embraces diversity and equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are striving to build the diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that will make our technology a reality. USNC actively encourages applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply to this and other roles, acknowledging and committing to address the historical lack of diversity within the nuclear and aerospace industries. USNC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. BENEFITS: In addition to our base compensation package, Ultra Safe Nuclear also offers: + 36 days of paid time off per year + 11 paid holidays + A generous PPO or HSA health insurance plan, available at no cost for employee coverage + A dental insurance plan, available at no cost for employee coverage + A vision insurance plan, available at no cost for employee coverage + Access to a commuter benefit + Short-term disability insurance + Long-term disability insurance + Basic term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided at no cost + A 401(k) plan which includes a discretionary employer match + Voluntary Life Insurance is also available ABOUT ULTRA SAFE NUCLEAR: Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation, a U.S. corporation headquartered in Seattle, is a global leader and vertical integrator of nuclear technologies and services, on Earth and in Space. Major initiatives include the Micro Modular Reactor (MMR®), Fully Ceramic Micro-encapsulated (FCM®) nuclear fuel, and nuclear power and propulsion technologies for space exploration. The company is demonstrating MMR Energy Systems at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories with Ontario Power Generation and at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. New deployment projects underway in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Ultra Safe Nuclear is committed to bringing safe, commercially competitive, clean and reliable nuclear energy to global power and industrial markets. Ultra Safe Nuclear is working with NASA and the Defense Department on advanced radioisotope power, nuclear thermal propulsion systems and advanced materials using the same strict inherent and intrinsic safety principles to drive innovation in fuels, materials, and design. Ultra Safe Nuclear is the only private company producing TRISO and FCM fuel. This is enabling the transformation of key power and industrial sectors. ABOUT OUR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES: Mission - Develop, deploy and vertically integrate nuclear energy solutions, inclusive of hardware, fuel, execution and operational know how, that are safe and commercially competitive. Vision - Reliable Zero-Carbon Energy Anywhere Values - We will engage with and support our employees, contractors, vendors, clients, business partners, and our host communities to uphold and embrace these values: + Safety: protect the public, our people, and the environment from harm from our activities or products. + Quality: develop a superior product that meets the requirements of our clients and communities. + Expediency: build on experience and use the latest technological tools to create value and deliver the best products and outcomes. + Character: treat each other with fairness, respect, care, and honesty. + Cooperation: excel individually and together in everything we do. We will achieve greatness through cooperation.