Payroll Specialist

Company: Engage Partners Inc.
Location: Stamford
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Payroll SpecialistStamford, CTOnsite with the opportunity for occasional work from homeA great opportunity to be a part of a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a management services organization, this company provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most - patient care. Rooted in the 100-plus-year legacy of its founding partners, the network spans the Northeast with 50 physicians.Role Overview:In this newly created role, the Payroll Specialist is accountable for supporting the payroll function of our growing organization. Reporting to the Payroll and HRIS Manager, this role will be an integral member of the team ensuring the smooth processing of our biweekly payroll. In addition, customer service is a key part of this role, assisting managers and employees with all payroll related inquiries. This role will coordinate processes across payroll, accounting and human resources ensuring accurate and timely flow of information across all groups. This is an exciting time to join our growing organization.Responsibilities: --- Ensure timely and accurate full cycle processing of all multi state bi-weekly payrolls in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, for 700+ employees --- Process supplemental pays such as bonus and commission --- Review timecard entries for accuracy and missing approvals, resolve exceptions with employees, Supervisors and/or managers --- Research and resolve employee payroll questions, PTO, missing punches, expense approval, explanation of pay, employee access, etc. and provide excellent customer service by responding in a courteous and timely manner --- Maintain notification process and coordinate efforts between payroll, human resources, and accounting to ensure accurate and timely flow of data and respond to inquiries --- Sets up garnishments and levies, processes off-cycle manual checks and termination pays --- Research federal/state tax notices until resolved --- Prepare reports to relevant departments about payroll, company budget and expense(s) --- Maintains payroll documentation and files. --- Generate various payroll reports; ad-hoc reports based on executive management requests. --- Participate in audits such as workers comp, 401k and external auditors as it related to Payroll activities and reporting for interim and annual financial audit requirements --- Compile monthly Payroll journal entry and accrual --- Employer contribution of HSA and 401k along with annual reconciliation of both --- Documents and updates written payroll procedures; internal audit --- Train employees and managers on use of the Paycom as it relates to Payroll and time keepingQualifications: --- Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required --- Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws --- Excellent verbal and written communication skills --- Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications (Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.) --- Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills; attention to detail --- Able to work effectively with minimal supervision --- 5+ years of experience in payroll processing --- Thorough understanding of benefits, deductions, pre/post tax items --- Paycom, M&A, integration, and platform implementation a plus

Keywords: Engage Partners Inc., Stamford , Payroll Specialist, Accounting, Auditing , Stamford, Connecticut