Finance Specialist – Payroll

Our client is an organization in the Madison area looking for a Payroll Specialist. This client is looking for someone with payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and highly organized.

The salary range for this position is $50k-65k.

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and ensure employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support controller with special projects and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting.
• Maintain employee records and updates in payroll software.
• Verify payroll changes and supervisor edits.
• Collaborate with HR for accurate employee pay and benefits deductions.
• Process benefits deductions.
• Prepare payroll journal entries for GL postings.
• Review payroll tax filings.
• Train supervisors and employees on payroll procedures.
• Additional general duties and special projects as requested/assigned.

The Payroll Specialist will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Associates degree with 3+ years of payroll experience OR bachelor’s degree with 1+ year of payroll experience.
• Experience with payroll software.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.