Payroll Specialist

Remote Jobs; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Mental health support

Virtual physical therapy

Life assistance program

Job summary

Crawford & Company is seeking an entry-level Payroll Support role in the United States to process wage and salary payments, audit time entries, and handle garnishments. You will use automated time and attendance software, address payroll inquiries, and create management summary reports under supervision.

The role emphasizes routine tasks with close supervision, requiring a high degree of accuracy and up-to-date knowledge of payroll procedures. Competitive benefits are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least three years of payroll and/or accounting experience.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to stay current with payroll pay scales.

Responsibilities

• Collects, verifies, and stores organizational payroll data.
• Inputs changes which may include employees or status, exemptions or withholdings, or bank information.
• Reconciles payroll-related general ledger and prepares reports or statements.
• May interface with third-party payroll vendors.
• Ability to keep up with changes in the payrolls.
• Prepares correspondence to taxing authorities for explanation and clarification.
• Follows up with taxing authorities on letters regarding late payments, penalties and interest charges.

Skills

Payroll experience

Communication

Writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Perform a variety of support tasks associated with payroll operations. Process wage and salary payments, audit time entries, and schedule garnishment payments. Calculate and process special checks, file unemployment forms, process new hire paperwork, and create summary reports for management. Utilize automated time and attendance software and programs in day-to-day operations. Handle general inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and time/attendance. Offer suggestions, advice, and solutions regarding payroll processing procedures. Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collects, verifies, and stores organizational payroll data.
• Inputs changes, which may include changes to employees or employee statuses, exemptions or withholdings, or bank information.
• Reconciles payroll-related general ledger and prepares reports or statements summarizing payroll-related accounts.
• May interface with third-party payroll vendors.
• Ability to keep up with changes in the payrolls
• Prepares correspondence to taxing authorities for explanation and clarification.
• Follows up with taxing authorities on letters received regarding late payments, penalties and interest charges, researching to avoid penalty payments.
• Maintains all files pertaining and to taxing and W-2 information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• A minimum of three years of payroll and/or accounting experience
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Good writing skills
• Ability to update knowledge regarding various pay scales according to the position of the employee
• Ability to work with high precision and accuracy

About Us

Why Crawford?

Because a claim is more than a number - it's a person, a child, a friend. It's anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.

At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. We're looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.

We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at www.crawco.com.

When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family. And as part of the One Crawford family, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our employees to assist with their financial, health/wellness, continuing education/training and other needs.

Competitive Base Pay

• Competitive base pay

The Pay Range/Salary represents the anticipated low and high pay that may be offered for this position. To determine the actual offer, Crawford considers a wide range of factors including the candidate's previous experience and education, market rates, minimum pay requirements for the applicable jurisdiction, business segment, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.

Bonus and Incentives

• Bonus/Incentive Pay and other Performance-Based Rewards, if applicable.

Core Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Prescription Drugs
• HSA, HRA, and FSA Accounts
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Supplemental Health Benefits

Other Benefits

• Enhanced Mental Health Support
• Virtual Physical Therapy
• Caregiving Services
• Life Assistance Program

*The above information highlights some of the benefits currently available to eligible full-time employees.

Additional Benefits

• Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance.
• Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work.
• A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion.

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.