accounting payroll specialist

$39,520 - $41,600/Yr

Randstad - San Antonio, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

San Antonio, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Accounting Payroll Specialist role is focused on ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees. This position requires a keen attention to detail and involves managing payroll-related queries while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The specialist will collaborate with the Accounting Department to ensure proper financial reporting and reconciliation of payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle payroll discrepancies and resolve any issues that arise.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure proper GL (General Ledger) entries are made.
• Prepare and review payroll journal entries to ensure payroll transactions are accurately recorded in the financial system.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to reconcile payroll-related transactions with financial statements and assist in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in managing tax-related functions, including withholding tax, social security, and other payroll-related taxes, ensuring timely remittance and accurate reporting.
• Support year-end reporting processes, including tax filing, W-2 distribution, and audits.
• Prepare payroll accruals and analyze variances in payroll expenses.
• Manage employee inquiries related to payroll, taxes, and deductions.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in payroll processing is required.
• Proficiency in Excel (2 years of experience is required).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with W-2 End of Year processing.
• Knowledge of withholding taxes.
• Experience with payroll accounting and benefits.
• Familiarity with 1099s.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Incentive and recognition program.
• 401K contribution (based on eligibility).