Payroll Specialist (Remote)
Date Posted: 10/21/2022
Location: Remote
Employment Status: Full Time Regular
Position Summary:
As a payroll specialist, you will join the internal accounting and finance team and be a key contributor to the overall business. CFGI is a unique and highly specialized financial consulting firm that is strategically positioned to help companies through a range of routine and complex business scenarios.
What You'll Do:
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· Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll in the U.S. in a multi-state environment.
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· Maintain payroll records by managing systems and the collection, calculation, and input of payroll information into ADP.
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· Respond to and engage with employees regarding payroll, taxes, benefit questions, and general requests in a professional and efficient manner.
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· New hire training (focus on timesheets/payroll / benefits).
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· Familiarity with the following laws and compliance issues: ACA reporting, EEO-1 reporting, registration for states and local taxes, compliance with workers compensation, unemployment insurance, family medical leave registration, and compliance.
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· Comply with federal, state, and local taxation and regulatory requirements, research existing and new legislation, and advise management on any necessary compliance actions.
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· Preparation of payroll journal entries and performing reconciliations between the general ledger and the payroll system on a monthly or quarterly basis.
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· Act as a liaison with other business functions, including ensuring timely processing of new hires and terminations.
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· Assist with payroll analyses and ad hoc reporting as needed.
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· Amendment processing (ADP Workforce Now experience).
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· Serve as the back-up to the office and employee support administrators.
Who You Are:
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You are detail-oriented, organized, and able to multi-task.
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· You have great analytical and problem-solving skills.
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· You will do what it takes to ensure deadlines are met and your work product is accurate.
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· You have an ability to prioritize across several areas of responsibility.
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· You are a team player and can collaborate with other people within the organization.
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· You like taking on new things and are not afraid to bring up new ideas.
Preferred Qualifications:
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At least two to five years of experience processing payroll.
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· Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
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· Knowledge of basic office systems & Microsoft suite; ADP Workforce Now experience is highly preferred.