Senior Payroll Specialist

Min pay rate: 25.00/hr Max Pay rate : 30.00/hr

Job Description:
This position supports Shelton, CT and Pittsburgh, PA. Hybrid role, will need to report to 2 Armstrong Road, Shelton.

The Payroll Specialist assists the Payroll Team by performing accurate, timely and efficient processing, verification (both pre and post transmission), analysis evaluation, and reporting of hourly and salaried payroll data for multiple businesses entities on a weekly, biweekly, and monthly basis. In addition, the Payroll Specialist contributes to continuous analysis and improvement of all payroll processes and procedures, including related operational processes.

Process all aspects of assigned payrolls (using automated payroll system where applicable) including: verification of time entries, new hires, rehires, terminations, tax information, benefit deductions, awards, leave of absence, relocation reimbursements, bonuses, fringe benefits, garnishments, child support withholding, auditing, employee master changes. Process manual checks and voids in a timely manner.

Data validation and review: Review and validate interfaced data from SuccessFactor to UKG Pro payroll system. Audit assigned payrolls for accuracy and determine appropriate corrective action. Coordinate and process all incoming data from various sources (depts, field offices, automated systems)

Reconciliation activities: reconcile and prepare check requests and wire transfers for payroll liabilities (union dues, Client Way, 401k contributions, etc.). Reconcile gross to net payroll; analyze, prepare, and reconcile journal entries for upload into computerized accounting system.

Assist in audits by providing records and documentation to auditors (401k, workers compensation, unemployment, W-2, wage reporting, etc.)

Ensure accurate and timely year end processing (W-2 and/or T4) including reconciliation of tax issues.

Knowledge in implementation and custom reporting for mergers and acquisitions.

Serve as a backup to (3) Senior Payroll Specialists and support the Payroll Manager.

Skills/Experience:

Experience processing payroll from start to finish, preferably in large, multi-state, union environment

Experience with write in sequel database is a plus, but not required

FCP Certification a plus, but not required

High School Diploma

Required Years of Professional Experience: 5 - 10 years

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