Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Houston Financial Services as a Senior Payroll Specialist. We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for 500+ employees. Enjoy competitive benefits, hybrid work options, and growth opportunities in Houston's thriving business district. If you excel in precision compliance and want to make a tangible impact, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (FLSA, FICA, etc.)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings with 100% accuracy
- Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies
- Administer employee time-off requests and leave-of-absence tracking
- Prepare year-end W-2s and 1099s with audit-ready documentation
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll transitions
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with ADP systems
- Deep knowledge of federal/state payroll tax regulations and compliance
- Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and HRIS expertise
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance
- Strong problem-solving skills for payroll reconciliation issues
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive employee data
- Proven experience with multi-state payroll processing