Payroll Specialist

Job Overview

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing of daily, weekly, and biweekly payroll for approximately1500 exempt and non-exempt employees
  • Garnishments
  • Payroll adjustments
  • Reimbursements
  • Per Diems
  • Taxes to all employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws
  • Employee Loans
  • Commissions
  • Client Invoicing

• Ensures the computing, withholding, or deductions associated with new pay is done consistent with state/federal regulations and company policies.
• Reviews, analyzes and checks payroll forms and reports for accuracy and makes necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Strong Analytical background and knowledge of Time Systems in general
• Liaison to field, internal personnel, and interdepartmental staff to resolve payroll issues and inquiries.
  • Researches, analyzes and resolves payroll-related problems or questions.
  • Issues W-2 Wage and Tax Statement reprints.

• Creates payroll data reports for management as needed.
• Performs all other duties assigned by Payroll Manager.
• Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively.
• Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
  • Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
  • Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within the designated time.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook, Employee Agreement, or communicated from executive team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3 years of experience with payroll/accounting functions or appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (Additional languages preferred)
• Excel experience
• Must have working knowledge of state and federal payroll tax requirements and be familiar with regulations governing taxable income and wage reporting requirements
• Must live in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, North Carolina, Washington State or Tennessee

Additional Job Description Information

EEO Statement:

MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.