Payroll Specialist: Precise Pay & Compliance Expert

Morris Furniture Company, Inc.; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris Furniture Company, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage and process payroll for all employees, including wages, bonuses, deductions, and taxes. You will ensure regulatory compliance and collaborate with HR, accounting, and other partners to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

The role requires prior payroll processing experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office. This position involves on-site work at our Ohio location.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing experience is required.
• 2 - 4 years of payroll experience.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, tax compliance, wage and hour).
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Experience with HRIS or payroll management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audits payroll data including time/attendance, pay calculations, deductions and taxes for accuracy.
• Maintains payroll general ledger entries and supports month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting; supports audits.
• Processes hires, terminations and compensation/status changes with accuracy and compliance.
• Ensures timely calculation and processing of bonus & commission payments.
• Administers health insurance, 401(k) matches and profit-sharing deductions.
• Ensures payroll transactions comply with internal and external policies.
• Responds to payroll inquiries and resolves discrepancies promptly.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local payroll regulations to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates facility security access and related records for each location.
• Assists with new hire onboarding and I-9 verification.
• Coordinates 401(k) life cycle events including enrollments and distributions.
• Audits payroll and benefits data for ACA compliance and healthcare eligibility.
• Prepares and distributes Payroll KPI reporting.
• Participates in payroll/Human Resources projects to drive improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Independent work

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Organization Development, Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Morris Furniture Company, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage and process payroll for all employees, including wages, bonuses, deductions, and taxes. You will ensure regulatory compliance and collaborate with HR, accounting, and other partners to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

The role requires prior payroll processing experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office. This position involves on-site work at our Ohio location.