Payroll Specialist

Boston, New York, Hartford, Providence, Washington, DC

Reports To: Controller

Primary Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate processing, delivery and reconciliation of a semi-monthly payroll and a bi-weekly payroll for 400+ employees.
• Updating payroll/HR records to enable accurate and correct calculations of employee withholding and other elections.
• Timely and accurate processing of off-cycle payrolls and payments.
• Maintains and updates the daily payroll cash sheet and enters ad hoc general journal entries into the Accounting system.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, legal and finance policies and best practices.
• Works with employees and management to resolve discrepancies; handles routine inquiries from third-party vendors.
• Analyze current payroll processes and make recommendations on improving efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Flexible, team-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
• 3-5 years of payroll processing experience in a professional services environment required; HRIS experience a plus.
• Knowledge of basic Accounting principles required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Superior Microsoft Excel skills.