Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will provide daily support to managers and employees regarding payroll matters, processing bi-weekly payrolls for multiple companies across various states. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with regulations, and excellent customer service, while reporting directly to the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily management of the payroll administration
• Process bi-weekly payroll, garnishments, child support orders, and balance out benefits with the pay register
• Calculate and monitor wages, holiday pay, and other pay components (bonus, commissions, expense reimbursement, etc.) to pay wages and compensation in a correct and timely manner
• Prepare, double check, cross check, and review payrolls according to the established deadlines
• Submit ACH payments as needed to finance
• Provide reports as needed to management, finance, HR, and others as appropriate
• Provide excellent customer service to our employees
• Maintain professional knowledge and technical skills, continuously informing oneself about the latest updates in payroll
• Be the ambassador of Rules, Values, and Culture
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a payroll specialist working in a highly matrixed environment
• Experience processing multi-state payroll
• ADP (Workforce Now strongly preferred)
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
• Exceptional knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field
• Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software and databases

Nice-to-haves

• Confident attitude
• Problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent customer service

Benefits

• Free garage parking
• Daily fresh Starbucks coffee