Adams Keegan, Inc. - Payroll Specialist

Adams Keegan - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Memphis, TN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Adams Keegan, Inc. is responsible for assisting with payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees, and maintaining payroll records. This role is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in payroll administration within a national employer services firm that has been providing comprehensive HR services for over 30 years.

Responsibilities

• Processing clients' multi-state and multi-frequency payrolls for salaried, commissioned, and hourly employees.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations in a multi-state environment.
• Ensuring all benefits and insurance premiums are deducted from paychecks.
• Entering employee maintenance, such as federal and state withholding certificates and direct deposit enrollments.
• Sorting and maintaining employee maintenance for filing.
• Performing all functions necessary to process payroll.
• Participating in Payroll projects and programs, whether new or modified.
• Performing analytical work/research around issues/changes/upgrades.
• Providing guidance as needed in development or to resolve unanticipated problems.
• Ensuring compliance with governmental agencies, employment laws, and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Prior experience in payroll or related fields preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package
• 401k matching
• PTO