Payroll Analyst

Kforce's client in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to administer accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing. This role will manage bi-weekly payroll activities, employee data changes, payroll reconciliations, garnishments, reporting, and employee inquiries while ensuring compliance with applicable payroll regulations. Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly, multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule
• Review timekeeping data, payroll exceptions, and payroll reports for accuracy
• Process new hires, terminations, transfers, pay changes, deductions, and adjustments
• Process manual checks, stop payments, retroactive payments, and payroll corrections
• Administer garnishments and other payroll deductions
• Reconcile payroll prior to processing and validate completed payroll reports
• Process special payrolls, including bonuses and year-end adjustments
• Prepare monthly payroll reporting and support Accounting reconciliations
• Research and resolve employee and manager questions regarding payroll, taxes, PTO, banking, and deductions
• Support quarterly and year-end reporting, including W-2 processing
• Prepare wage and payroll reports for applicable agencies
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data
• Support internal and external payroll audits
• Develop ad hoc payroll and operational reports
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls

Requirements:

• 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing from time entry through final reconciliation
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour requirements, including California
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN)
• Experience with garnishments, deductions, payroll taxes, and year-end reporting
• Strong payroll reconciliation and reporting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Experience with comprehensive ADP payroll processing
• Payroll accounting experience
• Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance activities
• Bilingual Spanish skills

Key Skills:

• Multi-State Payroll
• ADP Workforce Now
• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Reconciliations
• Garnishments
• Payroll Tax
• W-2 Reporting
• Wage & Hour Compliance
• Timekeeping
• Manual & Off-Cycle Payments
• Payroll Auditing
• Advanced Excel
• Employee Support
• Payroll Reporting
• Confidentiality & Compliance