Payroll Specialist Jobs

Plaskolite is looking for a knowledgeable and self-motivated payroll professional to fill this position. The ideal candidate is a dependable, hard-working team player who desires to learn more and take on more responsibilities as they progress in the role. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for performing payroll functions as listed below.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Corporate Business Office

AVAILABLE BENEFITS:

• Fitness Center
• Sign-on Bonus
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• 401(k) & Employer Contribution
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the maintenance of internal timekeeping system and tracking employee time
• Remits weekly 401(k) plan contributions
• Provide overall support on the Time & Labor for all HR branches
• Prepare audit schedules on all the above and assist with audit requests
• Works closely with key business partners, exchanging information and resolving highly complex problems by researching solutions
• Performs routine reconciliations of Payroll hours, earnings, and deductions
• Reconcile monthly GL accounts, quarterly, and annual tax filing
• Processes multi-state exempt and non-exempt payrolls
• Follow established procedures while identifying ways to improve processes
• Handles Child Support correspondence and Lump Sum withholdings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Commitment to continuously staying abreast of changes and new developments in labor laws and regulations
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Associate's Degree with 6+ years of well-rounded payroll experience
• Experience with calculating gross pay deductions for garnishments, 401(k) contributions, and taxes required
• Certified Payroll Professional is a plus
• Willing and able to commute to the office daily for work
• Reconciliation and audit understanding to identify and resolve discrepancies quickly
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Strong understanding of IRS, State, and Local Agency Regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Note: relocation is not provided for this position