Sr. Payroll Specialist

Description

• Assist with the preparation, submission, and audit of U.S. and Canada payroll data in accordance with semi-monthly deadlines 
• Update and maintain payroll records for changes in wages, deductions, new hires, terminations, and department/ division transfers
• Complete benefit contributions remittances to providers (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Research and resolve any data conflicts that impact payroll processing with internal and external team members
• Collect and provide reports and other supporting documentation for internal and/or external audit preparation
• Support the day-to-day U.S. and Canada payroll operations 
• Assist Global team with rest of world payroll preparation, submission and audit as needed
• Manage new and ending payroll registrations
• Assist with month end closing process by creating and recording journal entries in the ERP system
• Complete payroll liability and expense reconciliations
• Execute key SOX controls within the payroll process consistently
• Provide general support of financial operations and perform other related duties as required and assigned
• Assist in special projects as assigned by management
• Adhoc reporting

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting or business, or equivalent experience preferred
• 5+ years of U.S. payroll experience, processing within a mid-size company
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience of payroll calculation/processing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including successful cooperative working relationships within teams and across functions, as well as with external contacts
• ADP WorkforceNow experience is required
• Strong computer skills with intermediate proficiency or higher in Microsoft Word and Excel