Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our finance team in Houston, TX. This is an immediate hire position for a dedicated professional who is passionate about accuracy and compliance.
Why Join Us?
Our company offers a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work with a diverse group of professionals. We value our employees and are looking for someone who can hit the ground running.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Calculate wages, commissions, bonuses, and deductions according to company policies.
- Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay stubs, tax forms, and payroll discrepancies.
- Prepare and distribute required payroll tax forms (W-2s, 1099s) and year-end reports.
- Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and audit trails.
- Collaborate with the HR and Accounting departments to resolve payroll-related issues.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing or a similar accounting role.
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Ceridian) and advanced Excel skills.
- In-depth knowledge of FLSA, FICA, and state-specific labor laws.
- Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of error-free data entry.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Calculate wages, commissions, bonuses, and deductions according to company policies.
- Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay stubs, tax forms, and payroll discrepancies.
- Prepare and distribute required payroll tax forms (W-2s, 1099s) and year-end reports.
- Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and audit trails.
- Collaborate with the HR and Accounting departments to resolve payroll-related issues.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing or a similar accounting role.
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Ceridian) and advanced Excel skills.
- In-depth knowledge of FLSA, FICA, and state-specific labor laws.
- Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of error-free data entry.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.