Payroll Processing Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bertelsmann Westminster, MD is seeking a Payroll Specialist to handle payroll processing for select units using UKG. The role includes reviewing HR workflows, ensuring tax data accuracy, and preparing payroll data for audits.

Strong Excel/Word skills and 2–4 years in accounting are required. This position is based at our Westminster, MD location, with duties including reporting, compliance with payroll regulations, and assisting with payroll implementations.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years experience in Accounting, General Ledger and Payroll.
• Prior Bookkeeping and Payroll Tax Analysis experience is desired.
• Effectively multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; UKG experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing for select business units and backup payroll processing.
• Review of HR generated workflows for payroll impact.
• Review employee tax data for jurisdiction accuracy.
• Review timekeeping system data where applicable.
• Verify expected payroll calculation results.
• Prepare funding requests, update required spreadsheets.
• Apply company policy and federal/state payroll regulations.
• Respond to employee/HR questions regarding payroll and payroll tax information.
• Run/prepare payroll reports as needed.
• Provide payroll data for audit as requested.
• Perform payroll accounting analysis as needed.
• Assist with payroll implementation tasks as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

General Ledger

Excel

Word

UKG

Communication

Education

Field of studies / vocational training, degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

• Compensation: USD 50,000 - USD 60,000 - yearly

Company Description

Bertelsmann is building a global network of Accounting Shared Service Centers (ASSC) to bundle and standardize the Group's accounting processes. This includes Accounting Shared Service Centers at existing Bertelsmann locations in core European countries, North America and China. Become part of the Shared Service Center organization at our Westminster (MD) location. We look forward to your application for this exciting and varied job at one of the world's largest media corporations.

Join us in shaping the world of media, services and education. We offer business challenges and exciting projects in attractive work environments, as well as individual career and development opportunities. Bertelsmann operates in some 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds.

Job Description

Job Description:

Using the HR/Payroll system UKG, our Payroll Specialists perform a variety of payroll processing functions for select business units of Penguin Random House and Bertelsmann related companies in accordance with standard procedures.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for payroll processing for select business units and backup payroll processing
• Review of HR generated workflows for payroll impact
• Review employee tax data for jurisdiction accuracy
• Review timekeeping system data where applicable
• Verify expected payroll calculation results
• Prepare funding requests, update required spreadsheets
• Apply company policy and federal/state payroll related regulations
• Respond to employee/HR questions regarding payroll and payroll tax information
• Run/prepare payroll reports as needed
• Provide payroll data for audit as requested
• Perform payroll accounting analysis as needed
• Assist with payroll implementation tasks as assigned
• Makes decisions regarding accuracy of work
• Organizes workload by assigning input priorities to data received
• Exercises discretion and confidentiality
• Further tasks may be assigned within the frame of the profile.

Qualifications

Education:

• Field of studies / vocational training, degree
• Training required additionally

Professional Experience / Competencies / Traits:

• 2 to 4 years experience in Accounting, General Ledger and Payroll
• Prior Bookkeeping and Payroll Tax Analysis experience is desired
• Effectively Multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast pace environment, producing quality
• Work under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Possess and exhibit the ability to think logically and analyze problems & data
• PC proficiency to include Excel & Word
• Prior UKG (formerly Ultipro & Kronos) experience is a Plus
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $50,000-60,000 per year. Additional compensation may be awarded annually contingent upon the company's results, and at the sole discretion of the company.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Bertelsmann Global Business Services values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Wevalue the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.