Payroll Specialist

Pinnacle Consulting & Recruitment; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Consulting & Recruitment seeks a Payroll Specialist to join its accounting and finance team in Pittsburgh. You will support payroll processing, maintain accurate employee payroll and timekeeping records, reconcile reports, and ensure payroll-related payments and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field.
• At least 1 year in accounting, payroll, or business operations.
• Familiar with accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and organization.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee information within payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy.
• Process payroll-related payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Track employee deduction balances and input outstanding amounts.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and fringe benefit reporting.
• Respond to payroll-related requests and support accounting functions.
• Perform additional duties to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Excel proficient

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Database systems

Job description

We are partnering with an established, growing organization seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its accounting and finance team. This individual will support payroll processing, maintain accurate employee payroll and timekeeping records, reconcile reports, and ensure payroll-related payments and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining the confidentiality and accuracy of payroll information.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee information within payroll and timekeeping systems through data entry and routine updates.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Process payroll-related payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Track employee deduction balances and enter outstanding amounts into the appropriate systems.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and employee fringe benefit reporting.
• Respond to payroll-related requests and support ongoing administrative and accounting functions.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in an accounting, payroll, or business operations environment.
• Familiarity with accounting software, spreadsheets, and database systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals across different departments.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to respond to requests efficiently and professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with payroll processing software.
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista or similar accounting and construction management software.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.