Payroll Specialist

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Gordons Llp - Needham, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Needham, MA

1-10 employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Payroll Specialist is a full-time on-site role responsible for managing day-to-day payroll tasks at Gordon's Fine Wine & Liquors. This includes processing payroll, administering garnishments, managing payroll taxes, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role is crucial for maintaining accurate payroll records and resolving discrepancies, contributing to the overall efficiency of the payroll department.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees accurately and on time
• Calculate and enter payroll deductions, such as taxes, benefits, and garnishments
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
• Resolve any payroll discrepancies or issues in a timely manner
• Generate payroll reports for management and accounting purposes
• Assist with year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing or related field
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations and payroll laws
• Proficiency in accounts payable and double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Experience with benefits administration and managing employee deductions
• Familiarity with payroll software such as Paychex, Workday, or similar systems
• Technical accounting skills to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-haves

• Tax knowledge to accurately calculate and withhold taxes from employee wages
• Accounts payable experience to handle vendor payments and reconcile accounts
• Double-entry bookkeeping skills to maintain accurate financial records
• Benefits administration expertise to manage employee deductions and enrollments
• Proficiency in using Paychex or similar payroll software for processing payroll
• Familiarity with accounting software for financial reporting purposes (e.g., QuickBooks and Paylocity)
• Strong understanding of payroll management principles and best practices
• Experience working with Workday or similar HRIS systems for employee data management
• Accounts receivable knowledge to handle any payroll-related billing or invoicing