Payroll Specialist: Multi-State Payroll & Process Improvement

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a growing team. You will support day-to-day payroll operations across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance while contributing to process improvements.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in HR, business, accounting, or related field, with CPP or FPC preferred, strong math and analytical skills, and experience with multi-state payroll and Paycor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting or related field.
• CPP or FPC preferred.
• Excellent math, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong numerical reasoning skills.
• Experience with multi-state, multi-entity payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes and Paycor software.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process employee timecards accurately and timely.
• Reconcile payroll submissions and ensure payroll data integrity.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies or concerns.
• Calculate wages, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and payroll deductions.
• Maintain and update payroll records in compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports and assist with payroll analysis.
• Research and resolve state and local payroll tax issues.
• Assist with setting up unemployment and withholding accounts for new state registrations.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Numerical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting or related field

CPP or FPC certification preferred

Tools

Paycor

Job description

Kforce Inc in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a growing team. You will support day-to-day payroll operations across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance while contributing to process improvements.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in HR, business, accounting, or related field, with CPP or FPC preferred, strong math and analytical skills, and experience with multi-state payroll and Paycor.