Payroll Specialist

Accounting Now; Edgewater (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in payroll services is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist for a remote contract role in Edgewater, Florida. This role involves processing multi-state payroll for about 2,500 employees, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and maintaining accurate employee records. The ideal candidate should have strong payroll tax experience, proficiency with large payroll systems, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a starting compensation of $36 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. This opportunity allows for potential long-term engagement based on performance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fixed Indemnity Plans

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong payroll tax experience with a solid understanding of multi-state payroll regulations.
• Experience with payroll processing for a large employee base.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to interact with internal teams and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly multi-state payroll for approximately 2,500 employees, alternating duties with the Payroll Specialist.
• Handle off-cycle payroll processing as needed.
• Maintain and update employee records to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with prevailing wage calculations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Record benefit and standard deductions, including garnishments and union benefits.
• Communicate effectively with branches and external clients, providing timely responses to inquiries.
• Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll reports, including ad-hoc reports as requested.
• Review and reconcile employee tax records to ensure compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company audit procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor and manage the payroll email inbox, addressing inquiries and issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Payroll tax experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

CPP certification (preferred)

Job description

SNI Companies has teamed with a valued client on a search for a Payroll Tax Specialist working in a remote role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly multi-state payroll for approximately 2,500 employees, alternating duties with the Payroll Specialist.
• Handle off-cycle payroll processing as needed.
• Maintain and update employee records to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with prevailing wage calculations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Record benefit and standard deductions, including garnishments and union benefits.
• Communicate effectively with branches and external clients, providing timely responses to inquiries.
• Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll reports, including ad-hoc reports as requested.
• Review and reconcile employee tax records to ensure compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company audit procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor and manage the payroll email inbox, addressing inquiries and issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Strong payroll tax experience with a solid understanding of multi-state payroll regulations.
• CPP certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with payroll processing for a large employee base.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to interact with internal teams and external clients.

This contract role offers a long-term opportunity with potential extensions based on performance and business needs.

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation for this position starts at $36 an hour. Insurance and other benefit options include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Fixed Indemnity Plans
• Voluntary Benefits

For immediate consideration, please apply and then call our offices directly to further discuss the opportunity.