Payroll Specialist 1

$52,000 - $58,240/Yr

Pro&Co - Newport News, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Newport News, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist 1 is responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, and resolving complex payroll issues. This role involves analyzing, auditing, and reconciling payroll data to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while adhering to federal, state, and IRS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
• Analyze, audit, and reconcile payroll data to resolve complex payroll issues.
• Ensure payroll reporting and payments comply with company policy and regulations.
• Research and interpret federal and state regulatory requirements related to payroll.
• Resolve tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues for payroll processing.
• Respond to auditing and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate with system programmers to achieve payroll solutions or administer payroll systems with outside service providers.

Requirements

• 0 years with a Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in payroll management is required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a payroll call center environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time-driven deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $25.00 - $28.00 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a contract position.