Payroll Specialist

Robert Half - Asheville, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Asheville, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Asheville, North Carolina. This contract-to-hire position involves processing payroll for multiple employers, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring client needs are met in the professional services sector.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll using Quickbooks Desktop and Online for multiple employers on a monthly basis
• Handling payments of payroll taxes via EFTPS
• Managing payments of multi states withholding and multi states unemployment
• Maintaining positive and patient customer verbal and written communication
• Efficiently managing time-sensitive processes in a high-paced environment
• Utilizing online timesheets for details in QBO and initiating reporting
• Making necessary changes and additions to payroll data as required
• Entering additional data such as Garnishments
• Collaborating with the payroll manager for processing tasks
• Managing approximately 100 clients as part of the role.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role within the Professional Services industry
• Proficiency in ADP - Financial Services and ADP Workforce Now software
• Experience with 401k - RRSP Administration
• Familiarity with 'About Time' software
• Strong understanding of Accounting Functions and Auditing
• Proven experience with Benefit Functions
• Experience with Automated Payroll systems
• Knowledge of Benefits Payroll administration
• Experience in handling bi-Monthly Payroll
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan