Payroll Specialist

Brady Martz; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit-sharing plan

401(k) option

Group term life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible time off

Job summary

Brady Martz is seeking a Payroll Specialist to administer client payrolls, including adding new hires and processing terminations. The role requires handling time sheets, deductions, direct deposits, and payroll tax deposits while producing reports as needed.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years payroll experience, knowledge of payroll laws, strong technical skills, and clear communication. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of payroll experience.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and guidelines.
• Strong technical skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Clear written and verbal communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Administers and processes client payrolls, including new hires and terminations.
• Prepares payroll reports, tax forms, and year-end documents as required.
• Updates payroll systems with employee data, deductions, and pay rates.
• Handles time sheets, direct deposits, and payroll tax deposits.
• Communicates with clients on payroll matters and compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the administration and processing of payroll for clients. This position will add new hires, update current employees and process terminated employees as part of the payroll process as well as prepare payroll-related reports.

• Works closely with assigned clients to assess general payroll?

• Prepares reports, returns, and other documents as required, including payroll reports, year-end tax forms, and other reports required by clients

• Administers and processes payroll for clients, including updating payroll systems with new and terminated employee information, pay rates and deductions; collecting, reviewing and verifying time sheets; processing and completing the payroll cycle, direct deposit input; preparing payroll tax deposits and other payroll reports as required; and issuing W2s?

• In-house payroll processing and download/filing of payroll returns?

• New hire setup and communications?

• Coordination with client support for payroll agency correspondence matters?

• Garnishment, benefit plan obligations and other required reporting to Accounts Payable?

• Download of payroll transactions if processed by 3rd party

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required

• 2+ years of payroll experience required?

• Understanding of payroll laws and guidelines?

• Strong technology skills?

• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines?

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally?

• Team player?

• Ability to think innovatively?

Benefits

• Health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
• group term life insurance
• disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• a flexible time off and paid leave program