Assistant Payroll Specialist

Hopewell; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopewell is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the Payroll Administrator with payroll duties and processing. The role focuses on accurate, timely payroll execution and adherence to tax laws.

The candidate will assist with end-to-end processing, handle garnishments and complex deductions, and respond to payroll questions while maintaining confidentiality in a climate-controlled office environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year payroll processing, accounting, or related experience preferred.
• At least two years of experience working in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll and other types of payrolls in a timely manner.
• Handle end-to-end payroll processing.
• Calculate complex deductions.
• Adhere to federal, state and local tax laws.
• Handle garnishments.
• Generate reports.
• Assist departments/employees with payroll questions and issues.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Description Assist Payroll Administrator with the duties associated with payroll and payroll processing.

Description Assist Payroll Administrator with the duties associated with payroll and payroll processing.

Examples of Duties

• Process bi-weekly payroll and other types of payrolls in a timely manner
• Handle end-to-end payroll processing
• Calculate complex deductions
• Adhere to federal, state and local tax laws
• Handle garnishments
• Generate reports
• Assist departments/employees with payroll questions and issues
• Other duties as required

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and at least one year payroll processing, accounting, or related experience preferred and at least two years of experience working in an office environment.

Licenses And/or Certifications

• None

Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook or related software
• Quarterly and Annual Reporting of Payroll Taxes and W-2’s
• Garnishments, Child Support Orders, and Tax Liens
• Reporting Requirements of the Virginia Retirement System

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills

Abilities

• Ability to deal with all levels of the organization
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of all payroll information

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled, pleasant environment.

Essential Physical Activities

• Hearing, seeing up close, talking, finger movement
• Typical weight handled up to 25lbs

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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