Payroll Specialist

Description

• Weekly payroll audits including but not limited to timesheets, labor expense, posting/billing rates, and the general ledger interface.
• Responsible for payroll/GL account reconciliations and payroll related journal entries.
• Reconciliation of team member payroll taxes, tax setup, and payroll tax returns; weekly, quarterly, and annually for all jurisdictions (federal, state, local). Assist Payroll Manager with tax returns and payroll reports not filed by CTS. Receive, review, and act on all payroll tax correspondence.
• Additional activities include void and reissue transactions, labor corrections, and certified payroll transactions.
• Acts as a resource to our team members and assists them with their inquiries and issues.
• Assist with payroll year end process to include validation and distribution of W-2s.
• Maintains high ethical standards in reporting and confidentiality of data. Other duties as assigned.
• Timely and accurate processing of weekly multi-state payroll using Workday and JD Edwards interface (accounting system).
• May assist in preparing and processing monthly reports and remittance of union dues and fringe benefits, and maintain and update union rates, in compliance with the negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
• Assist with research and help resolve any discrepancies in payroll information and/or documentation.
• Responsible for calculating any out-of-cycle payments and completing the manual and on demand check processes.

Requirements

• Multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax, scale, and union experience preferred.
• HRIS and/or payroll management software experience preferred, Workday experience a plus.
• Discretion with sensitive and confidential information is critical.
• FPC or CPP is a plus.
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices, and a strong understanding of labor laws (FLSA, etc.) and tax regulations (FICA, etc.) related to payroll administration preferred.
• Certified payroll maintenance and reporting.
• Reliable, able, and willing to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.
• Must have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot software/system issues.
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting is preferred.
• Must be detail oriented, possess strong analytical and mathematical skills, and be proficient in Excel.
• Basic knowledge of general ledger accounting.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance