Payroll Specialist

Motrexllc; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Motrexllc is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Alpharetta, GA, who will assist with processing weekly payroll and managing payroll information and discrepancies. The role requires a strong understanding of multi-state payroll and excellent organizational skills.

The successful candidate will have at least two years of payroll experience and a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting. This position demands working on-site five days a week to ensure timely payroll processing for employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years payroll experience.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong initiative to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of payroll process.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting and entering data.
• Prepare reports summarizing earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.

Skills

Multi-state payroll knowledge

Email and spreadsheet proficiency

Verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting

Job description

Overview

Under direction of Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist assists with processing of weekly hourly payroll, taxes, garnishments and payroll deductions related to company benefits.

This position requires you to be on-site at our Alpharetta, GA headquarters office, 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all aspects of payroll process: review and calculate timecards and make applicable changes; compute wages and salaries, mandatory and voluntary deductions; and generates direct deposit files, paychecks, and pay stubs.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Update payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, reviewing insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
• Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Competencies/Skills/Knowledge

• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll and year end process.
• Must work well under pressure to meet required deadlines.
• Skilled working with email and spreadsheets.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, excellent organizational skills, and initiative to improve processes

Experience / Education:

• Minimum two (2) years payroll experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting preferred.

Environment and Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for extended periods while performing desk-based tasks and occasionally stand or move around the office as needed.
• No Travel Required

EEO

Motrex is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.