Payroll Specialist

Soni; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Soni is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to handle accurate and timely payroll processing and maintain payroll records in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple deadlines, ensure regulatory compliance, and resolve inquiries with discretion. Experience with major payroll platforms and strong Excel skills are required.

Formación

• 2–4 years of payroll processing experience.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour requirements.
• Experience with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Paychex, Workday, or Paylocity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and sensitive information with discretion.

Responsabilidades

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review timesheets, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records for new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and deductions.
• Process payroll taxes, benefits deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, and off-cycle payments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and wage regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate employee and payroll information.
• Support quarterly and year-end activities, including W-2s and payroll tax reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll audits, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Respond to payroll-related employee inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.

Conocimientos

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Educación

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Herramientas

ADP Workforce Now

UKG

Paychex

Workday

Paylocity

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for our client. This individual will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and resolving payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review timesheets, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records for new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and deductions.
• Process payroll taxes, benefits deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, and off-cycle payments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and wage regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate employee and payroll information.
• Support quarterly and year-end activities, including W-2s and payroll tax reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll audits, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Respond to payroll-related employee inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll processing experience preferred.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour requirements.
• Experience with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Paychex, Workday, or Paylocity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-volume or multistate payroll.
• CPP or FPC certification.
• Experience with payroll accounting, benefits, garnishments, and general ledger reconciliations.

Compensation: $75,000-85,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.