Payroll Specialist

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Position Summary: The Payroll Specialist will perform all aspects of the payroll cycle and provide support in weekly, monthly and annual closing processes by performing account reconciliations, journal entries and other ad hoc assignments as assigned by the internal Accountant and/or the Chief Financial Officer. Core Duties and Responsibilities: Perform all aspects of bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 300+ employees located in California.Act as the main point of contact for all payroll related questions from employees and management.Generate ad-hoc and custom reports out of UKG Ready payroll system.Process all payroll action forms for new hires, rate changes, terminations and other payroll related changes.Process wage garnishments. Direct year end W-2 and 1099 reporting and distribution.Prepare quarterly and annual workers compensation reports.Prepare monthly reconciliations of payroll bank account.Maintain general ledger and prepare monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts, as assigned.Prepare additional month end journal entries, as assigned.Assist with annual financial audits and quarterly and annual reporting.Other duties as assigned.Comply with all Company policies and procedures as applicable.