Payroll Specialist

Epitec; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Epitec in Southfield, MI is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process weekly U.S., Canadian, and contractor payroll. You will review data, reconcile records, and coordinate with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role reports to the Payroll Manager and requires 0–2 years in accounting/finance, strong organizational and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. On-site work in Corporate Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 0-2 years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Professional appearance and manner.
• Strong written communication and numerical data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll using Bullhorn and ADP payroll systems.
• Process 1099 payrolls and Canadian payroll.
• Reconcile payroll data across multiple reports.
• Manage new hires and terminations in ADP and payroll systems.
• Enter direct deposit and W4 information; ensure accurate final pay.
• Coordinate with HR on payroll issues to address timely.
• Export GL details and record journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with state and local payroll regulations.
• Handle inquiries and correspondence from field employees.

Skills

Stress management

Organizational skills

Phone etiquette

Attention to detail

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Payroll Specialist

Corporate Michigan, Southfield, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1158

Salary Range: $50.00 To $60.00 Annually

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Payroll Manager

Position Summary: Responsible for processing accurate and timely weekly U.S., Canadian, and

independent contractor payroll. This role is responsible for payroll data review, system

processing, reconciliation, employee maintenance, deductions, reporting, general ledger entries,

and payroll-related compliance support. The position partners with Payroll, Human Resources,

Finance, employees, and external providers to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate

payroll records.

General purpose:The purpose of this role is to ensure that all field employees are paid timely and

accurately.

Role Qualifications:

• Must be able to endure stress without impacting the quality of work.
• Must be organized.
• Must be comfortable with answering and making phone calls.
• Must pay attention to detail.

Position Responsibilities:

• Process payroll using Bullhorn and ADP payroll system. A batch is created in Bullhorn that is imported into ADP system.
• Process 1099 payroll using Bullhorn and ADP system.
• Process Canadian payroll using Bullhorn and ADP system.
• Confirm all data from Bullhorn transferred to the payroll providers system by reconciling to multiple reports.
• Manage new hires and terminations. This includes reviewing new hires into ADP, entering direct deposit and W4 information, and confirming that employees have been terminated in ADP and will receive their final pay.
• Check new benefit enrollments and if necessary import the deductions for the first 2 pays of the month.
• Export the general ledger detail of the weekly payroll batch after it has been processed. Confirm transactions are being distributed to the correct accounts and enter the journal entry into the accounting system.
• Coordinate with HR on payroll related issues to ensure they are communicated effectively and addressed timely.
• Responsible for responding to incoming mail/correspondence with various states and cities where field consultants work. Ensure Epitec is compliant and does not have anything outstanding.
• Other duties as directed.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 0-2 years of experience in the accounting/finance field
• Professional appearance and manner
• Interpersonal skills- maintains confidentiality and remains open to others ideas. Exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Written communications skills - edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience in fast paced work environment
• Above average competency in Microsoft word and excel

Reporting to this position: No direct reports

Physical demands and work environment:

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or control; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model in

the adherence to policies.

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