Walden Security · 9 hours ago
Payroll Specialist - Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $55K/yr
1+ years expWalden Security is a leading security company, and they are seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll functions and ensure compliance with accounting principles. The role involves compiling payroll data, preparing financial reports, and addressing employee inquiries regarding pay.
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Responsibilities
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures
Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
Compiles payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, 401 (k) deductions, hours worked, sales or piecework, taxes, insurance, and employee identification number, from time sheets and other records
Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records
Responds to employee/client questions regarding pay
Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll
Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records
Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments
Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions
Prepares weekly, monthly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management
Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages
Prepares and issues paychecks
Responsible for mailing W-2's
Handles duties of Billing Accountant in their absence
Performs other office duties as needed to ensure smooth financial processes
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating policies and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages
Ability to apply concepts as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as overtime, payroll, payrates, bill rates, work hours, complex schedules, discounts, commissions and percentages
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to calculate figures and amounts with basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with accuracy
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Knowledge of Accounting software; Contact Management systems; Database software; Human Resources Systems; Internet programs; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
Current/valid state driver's license
Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check
Benefits
Unique and generous benefits
Opportunities for career growth
Company
Walden Security
Walden Security is a security provider.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Walden
Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman
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