Payroll Specialist

$45,760 - $54,080/Yr

Salem Media Group - Camarillo, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Camarillo, CA

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Salem Media Group will play a crucial role in the Accounting and Finance Team, responsible for processing bi-weekly and commissioned multi-state payroll. This position 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