PT Payroll Specialist

Custom Software Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Part-Time ADP Payroll Specialist to support our growing organization. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience administering payroll in ADP and understands the practical requirements of expanding payroll operations into new states.This is a hands-on role for someone who can independently manage payroll activities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The right candidate will reside in a HUBZone. Please confirm on the HUBZone map before applying: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=44.722800,-103.249700&zoom=4

Responsibilities• Process and administer payroll using ADP.• Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, tax elections, and other payroll information.• Process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.• Set up payroll in a new state, including researching and coordinating applicable state payroll tax, withholding, unemployment, and employer registration requirements.• Coordinate with ADP to establish new-state payroll and tax accounts and ensure the state is properly configured in the payroll system.• Ensure accurate state and local tax withholding and reporting.• Review payroll reports and reconcile payroll data to identify and correct discrepancies.• Support federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and compliance.• Manage multi-state payroll requirements as the company expands.• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, taxes, and pay statements.• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and support internal and external audits.• Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.• Coordinate with HR, accounting, and management on payroll-related matters.• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls.

Citizenship• US Citizenship

Required Qualifications• Demonstrated hands-on ADP payroll experience.• Experience processing payroll from start to finish.• Experience with multi-state payroll.• Experience adding or implementing payroll in a new state, including state registration, tax setup, withholding, and payroll-system configuration.• Strong understanding of federal and state payroll requirements.• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.• Ability to work independently and manage confidential information.• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications• Experience with ADP Workforce Now.• Experience supporting a small or growing government contractor.• Experience establishing payroll in multiple states.• FPC or CPP certification.• HRIS/payroll implementation experience..

Compensation & Benefits • Wage Range: $18-28 -Negotiable• General Benefits: Custom Software Systems, Inc. offers our employees a competitive benefits package that may include: Health insurance plans Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Vision Long-term disability Short-term disability Basic term life insurance Supplemental term life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents Simple IRA Parking/Commuting expense reimbursement Training/Education