Senior Payroll Specialist

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state payroll for over 350 employees. The role involves ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, processing payroll inputs, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a solid background in payroll processing.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years payroll experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state bi-weekly payroll for 350+ employees.
• Create and Audit payroll inputs for accuracy.
• Prepare month end reconciliation and reports.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal skills

Written Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Ethics / Diversity

Education

Associates degree in Accounting

Associates degree in Finance

Associates degree in HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google

Sage Intacct

Rippling

Job description

Job Description: Senior Payroll Specialist

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Summary: Under the supervision of the SVP of Finance the Accounts

Payable / Payroll Coordinator processes accounts payable invoices and bi-weekly

payroll.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Process data entry for multi-state payroll under strict deadlines while ensuring all entries and system outputs are in compliance with all state and federal laws

Process multi-state bi-weekly payroll for 8+ entities totaling more than 350 employees and 1099 workers.

Process state and local agency registrations

Create and Audit payroll inputs (hours worked,

bonuses, deductions, time-off, etc.) for accuracy and policy compliance

Prepare month end reconciliation and reports according to department policies and procedures.

Assist in ensuring payroll tax authorities are set up and paid correctly through the payroll software.

Assist in annual reporting.

Target areas for continuous process improvements.

Provide superior customer service to internal

and external customers.

Maintain confidentiality in communicating sensitive information.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate

the following competencies:

Customer Service: Manage difficult situations; responds

promptly to needs of patients and advocates; solicits feedback to improve

service; responds to requests for assistance; meets commitments.

Interpersonal skills: Focuses on solving conflict; maintains

confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under

control; remains open to others' ideas.

Written Communication: Writes clearly; edits work for spelling and

grammar; presents numerical data accurately; able to read and interpret

information.

Teamwork:

Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity;

welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success

of team above own interests; able to build morale and attain group commitments

and goals.

Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts

well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration.

Ethics / Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; treats people with

respect; keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others.

Safety and Security: Observes and enforces safety and security

procedures; reports and corrects potentially unsafe or hazardous conditions;

ensures compliance of company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill

and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents

including but not limited to compliance and safety documents; policy and

training manuals, routine reports, and correspondence; speak effectively and

present information to individuals in the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply basic math skills; work with

concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical

situations; effectively calculate figures such as discounts, etc.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal

with a variety of variables in situations where high level of standardization

exists; interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Computer Skills: An individual should have intermediate

knowledge of dental practice management software and Microsoft office and

internet software.

Education and or Experience:

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field (or equivalent work experience)

5+ years payroll experience required.

Strong organizational skills, customer service

skills and attention to detail.

Microsoft (Excel) & Google proficiency, Sage Intacct (highly preferred), Rippling

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must be able and willing to travel to client facilities as needed/required.

While performing the duties of the position, the employ is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to type on keyboard, reach with hands and arms and life and or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable

accommodations made be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Education and or Experience:

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field (or equivalent work experience)

5+ years payroll experience required.

Strong organizational skills, customer service

skills and attention to detail.

Microsoft (Excel) & Google proficiency.

Benefits

$65-70K

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off