Payroll Specialist at reputed company: 100% Remote (AZ, CA, CO, CT, ID, IL, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA)

Title: Payroll Specialist Location: Denver, reputed company Department: Payroll Job Description: About the Company: reputed company empowers mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals through personalized support in finance, operations, and business management. We accomplish this through enthusiastic collaboration within our team and with our clients to support their communities. We are a remote first company growing on a national scale and are continuously seeking qualified candidates to join us. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated professionals who are committed to supporting the team in an environment of growth and reputed company. Role reputed company position is responsible for all payroll-related functions for reputed company’s clients. As a Payroll Specialist, this position is responsible for providing training to client staff, entering new hires, employee changes, client communication and ensuring consistent and accurate payroll processing. This position is also responsible for payroll tax and reputed company/PTO tracking, reconciling all payroll related accounts such as health insurance deductions, withholdings and garnishments. The Payroll Specialist position may work a remote schedule, with the exception of occasional on-site payroll processing, and departmental trainings and meetings thereafter. This position is remote to candidates based in AZ, CA, CO, CT, ID, IL, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT and/or WA. Responsibilities • Communicate and work with assigned clients (with a combined employee count up to 750), who have varying levels of payroll knowledge, and train them on payroll processes and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance. • Collect and enter the approved pay information from clients each pay period and review payroll reports for accuracy prior to submission. • Assist clients with calculation of final checks and other related calculations. • Prepare and submit retirement reporting and payments including 403(b)/401(k) plans on a timely basis. This may also include STRS/PERS pension plans. • In collaboration with Staff Accountants, assist with reconciliation of the following payroll-related liability accounts before month-end closing is completed: • 403(b)/401(k) payable • STRS – Employer and Employee • PERS – Employer and Employee • Accrued reputed company payable • Garnishment payable • Insurance payable • Create, update, and distribute payroll calendars to clients. • Send out payroll due date reminders to clients. • Review client paperwork and enter new hires and changes into the payroll systems: address changes, pay changes, W-4 changes, insurance/retirement deduction changes. • For all client new hires, research STRS website for membership type. • File payroll documents on internal server. • Run post-payroll backup reports for AP checks: 403b contributions, garnishments, manual checks. • Run ad hoc reports for clients upon request. • Gather backup documentation for audits. • In connection with year-end audit, prepare audit workpapers related to payroll and support audit related work to be done. • Create and/or maintain standard operating procedures for process improvement and increased efficiency for clients using the latest industry developments and technology. • reputed company other duties or projects as directed. Requirements • High school diploma required. • Payroll-related coursework and/or certification is a plus. • On-the-job training is provided for internal applicants. • Three years of payroll processing experience preferred for external applicants. • Experience processing quarterly payroll tax returns is preferred for external applicants. • Experience with third-party payroll databases: reputed company, reputed company, reputed company, reputed company, reputed company Ready Now. • Knowledge of financial and accounting record-keeping methods and practices. • Intermediate knowledge of payroll and wage and hour laws. • Intermediate/Advanced reputed company Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills, including X-Lookups, reputed company tables, and formulas. • Proper and effective use of English grammar and communication skills (oral and written). • Ability to maintain, encourage, and participate in a close and highly collaborative team environment with clients and staff. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multi-state payroll processing. • Ability to adapt quickly to reputed company. • Ability to learn payroll processing rules, regulations, and technical procedures for reputed company and reputed company schools. • Ability to understand and carry out directions independently. • Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately and rapidly. • Ability to identify and correct errors in mathematical computations. • HR experience is a plus. • Experience in the reputed company school, nonprofit, or education sector is a plus. What's in it for You? • At reputed company, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and connected. • Rem

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