Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented professional seeking a flexible part-time opportunity?
Apex Payroll Solutions is looking for a dedicated Part-Time Payroll Specialist to join our growing finance team in Kansas City, MO. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strict compliance with federal and state regulations.
We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and the flexibility of a part-time schedule.
Responsibilities
- Process Payroll: Accurately calculate and process payroll for all employees on a weekly or bi-weekly basis using [Software Name].
- Compliance & Tax: Ensure all payroll practices comply with FLSA, FICA, and Missouri state tax laws.
- Account Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll bank accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Employee Support: Respond to payroll-related inquiries and assist employees with understanding their pay stubs and deductions.
- Reporting: Prepare and file necessary payroll tax reports and government documents on time.
- Benefits Administration: Assist with the calculation of deductions for health benefits, 401(k), and other voluntary benefits.
- System Maintenance: Maintain employee records in the HRIS system and update changes (address, direct deposit) as they occur.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Accounting or HR preferred.
- Software: Proficiency in ADP, Paychex, or similar payroll software.
- Skills: Strong attention to detail and excellent mathematical skills.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance standards.
- Communication: Ability to communicate complex payroll information clearly to non-finance staff.
- Availability: Must be available to work part-time hours (e.g., 20-25 hours per week).