Payroll Processing Specialist

Knopf Doubleday Group; Westminster, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bertelsmann is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Shared Service Center in Westminster, MD. You will perform payroll processing for select business units using UKG, ensure tax data accuracy, and support audits in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires 2–4 years of accounting and payroll experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while upholding confidentiality and company policies.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years experience in Accounting, General Ledger and Payroll.
• Prior Bookkeeping and Payroll Tax Analysis experience is desired.
• Excel and Word proficiency.
• UKG experience is a plus.
• Strong multitasking and deadline-driven work style.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for select business units using UKG.
• Review workflows for payroll impact and accuracy.
• Verify payroll calculations and tax data.
• Prepare funding requests and update spreadsheets.
• Provide payroll data for audits and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

General Ledger

Education

Education / Vocational training

Tools

UKG (UltiPro/Kronos)

Excel

Word

Job description

remote

USD 50,000 - 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.

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