Payroll Specialist

Central Agency Insurance - Van Wert, OH

Full-time

Hybrid - Van Wert, OH

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting employees by processing payroll transactions accurately and on time. This role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Consistently process payroll transactions both timely and accurately, demonstrating sound subject knowledge.
• Timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes and accounts payable transactions.
• Accurate recording of journal entries with necessary supporting documentation.
• Perform reconciliations based on established schedule, researching reconciling differences and ensuring timely correction.
• Participate in project work as assigned.
• Develop, demonstrate, and apply knowledge of relevant systems.
• Provide assigned coverage (weekly, monthly, etc.) to maintain working knowledge of other department responsibilities.
• Timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual technical accounting responsibilities.
• Support the documentation of the theories and reasoning for current processes.
• Maintain adequate financial controls for all accounting responsibilities.
• Focus on proactive customer service to both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field or 1 year of experience in accounting.
• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills.
• Possesses multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Ability to understand Central Insurance's policies and processes.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, and analytics software (i.e. Power BI).
• Strong math skills and the ability to work accurately with figures.
• Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior payroll experience.