Payroll Specialist

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to process payroll accurately and timely while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with HR and Accounting to manage changes, reports, and year-end activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll for employees.
• Review and verify timekeeping records for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data in payroll systems.
• Process payroll adjustments, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and commissions.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end reporting activities.
• Coordinate with HR and Accounting teams regarding employee changes and payroll updates.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping review

Excel

HRIS systems

Confidentiality

Communication

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll accurately and timely while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll for employees.
• Review and verify timekeeping records for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data in payroll systems.
• Process payroll adjustments, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and commissions.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end reporting activities.
• Coordinate with HR and Accounting teams regarding employee changes and payroll updates.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• CPP certification is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.