Payroll Specialist

$45,760 - $54,080/Yr

Salem Media Group - Camarillo, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Camarillo, CA

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Salem Media Group will be an integral part of the Accounting and Finance Team, responsible for processing bi-weekly and commissioned multi-state payroll. This role involves data entry for new hires, terminations, and other employee status changes, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month end close
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service and guidance
• Accurately maintain payroll database ensuring compliance with federal and state laws
• Perform data entry to process new hires, terminations, or other changes in employee status such as rate changes, transfers, and leave of absence or comparable
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Process bi-weekly and commissioned payroll for assigned locations
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in a public company
• Experience processing bi-weekly and commission based payroll
• Working knowledge of multi-state and local tax issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Office
• High level of analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Extremely organized with a strong work ethic
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work well with others

Benefits

• Competitive pay structure based on experience
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation time