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The Intersect Group · 1 day ago

Payroll Specialist

Culver City, CA

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$30/hr - $35/hr

The Intersect Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to perform complex and specialized accounting work related to payroll preparation and processing. The role involves maintaining payroll records, preparing payrolls, and ensuring compliance with payroll-related regulations and reporting requirements.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyLegal

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance of payroll records, forms, files, and documents necessary for proper calculation and documentation for employees. Communicates timely overpayment and underpayment notifications to employee

Prepares payrolls, which include computing and adjusting pay, auditing time sheets, preparing payroll transaction code documents, and posting, balancing, and registering employees' deductions both voluntary and mandated by law or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Prepares internal and external payroll data including timekeeping data from automated timekeeping system for transfer to payroll system

Prepares or causes to be prepared numerous payroll related reports pertaining to wages, employees' organizations, unemployment claims, verifications of employment, salary reports, and mandated payroll deductions

Reviews standard reports from automated systems inspecting and confirming earnings and deduction totals, and corrects discrepancies

Audits time entered and department approvals in automated timekeeping system including generating reports, following-up with department timekeepers, and transferring data to payroll system

Completes automated timekeeping system maintenance ensuring proper employee set-up, security, assigned schedules, and master tables updates, as necessary; and provides technical assistance and training to end users

Maintains accurate files and records on all payroll matters including insurance, credit union dues, and other deductions. Notifies employees when payroll deductions are greater than wages to be paid

Prepares information reports required by governmental agencies

Prepares and updates documentation of payroll and timekeeping processes and procedures

Conducts detailed research of past payroll, timesheets, and accrual records in response to inquires from county and state agencies, court subpoenas, employees or other organizational entities

Receives and processes court, Franchise Tax Board, and IRS orders to withhold earnings from employee's payroll warrants

Qualification

Payroll processingAccounting knowledgeData analysisAutomated timekeeping systemsRecord keepingOffice equipment operationConflict resolutionConfidentiality

Required

Associate of Arts degree in accounting with course work in business administration

Analyze, interpret and explain laws, rules, regulations, MOUs and employment contracts

Analyze and interpret payroll related financial data

Create, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports

Modern business office practices and procedures, including filing systems and payroll applications

Skill and Ability to: Interpret and apply complex policies and pertinent laws, rules and regulations related to payroll, leaves, claims, and other deductions

Make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy

Work effectively with people, resolve conflicts and maintain confidentiality

Operate office equipment such as adding and calculating machines, and personal computer and related software

Accurately compile and prepare complete reports and compose letters

Understand and carry out complex instructions