Payroll Specialist (Accounting Experience)

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Blue Streak - Miami, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Miami, FL

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Payroll Accountant at Blue Streak, LLC is responsible for overseeing and supervising payroll functions for an organization with over 600 employees. This role ensures that payroll is processed accurately and on time, in compliance with government regulations, while also managing payroll accounting systems and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate payroll transactions.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Process payroll on a biweekly basis.
• Record payroll journal entries monthly.
• Reconcile payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Remit monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll taxes and governmental reporting.
• Prepare weekly and monthly labor reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with payroll software.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance