Job Description
SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Location; Anaheim, CA
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Payroll Specialist processes and audits semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls across multiple companies for a multi-state employee population. The Senior Payroll Specialist is forward-thinking, analytical, detail-oriented, and methodical, with experience in payroll administration and knowledge of payroll tax and wage and hour regulations. The successful candidate should effectively collaborate and problem-solve with multiple departments (i.e., HR/Legal) related to Company payroll policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.
Location; Anaheim, CA
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Payroll Specialist processes and audits semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls across multiple companies for a multi-state employee population. The Senior Payroll Specialist is forward-thinking, analytical, detail-oriented, and methodical, with experience in payroll administration and knowledge of payroll tax and wage and hour regulations. The successful candidate should effectively collaborate and problem-solve with multiple departments (i.e., HR/Legal) related to Company payroll policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and process semi-monthly and bi-weekly multi-state payroll transactions, payroll taxes, and federal, state, and local compliance using ABI, Workday, and ADP systems.
- Validate and reconcile payroll transaction data to ensure accurate payroll payments, reporting, and records, including review of specific Workday dashboards and reports.
- Review and audit time and attendance reports and employee correction forms for proper payroll processing.
- Communicate with managers and/or employees regarding payroll discrepancies and proactively work to resolve such items.
- Review the Workday Payroll Dashboard for Compensation Changes, One-Time Payments, Department Transfers, etc.
- Partner with Human Resources on compliance reporting.
- Prepare and input payroll accounting entries and assist with reconciling payroll balance sheet accounts.
- Reconcile 401K contributions and loans, and responsible for processing bi-weekly submissions.
- Maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions, including quarterly and year-end reporting.
- Reconcile ADP Quarter Tax Reports and W-2s.
- Support an environment that encourages, values, and delivers outstanding customer service.
- Support the accounting and finance management team with ad-hoc reporting and reviewing of payroll-related expenses on monthly financials, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years of multi-state payroll and payroll accounting experience.
- Experience with Time and Attendance and Payroll systems (preferably ABI, ADP, and Workday) and accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred).
- Excellent team player dedicated to the department's success.
- Proactive team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-motivated and possess strong organizational, collaboration and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Able to maintain privacy and confidentiality with sensitive data.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Anaheim, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Website | http://www.platinumresourcegroup.com |
About Company
Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, paid holidays, and referral bonuses.
Skills
- ADPunmatched
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Softwareunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Balance Sheetunmatched
- Business Solutionsunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- Federal Taxunmatched
- Financial Managementunmatched
- Financial Reportingunmatched
- Financial Systemsunmatched
- Fortune 1000 Customersunmatched
- Human Resourcesunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Loansunmatched
- Microsoft Dynamicsunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Payroll Accountingunmatched
- Payroll Administrationunmatched
- Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
- Payroll Taxunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
- Supply Chainunmatched
- Tax Reportingunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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