Payroll Specialist

Eisneramper Llp - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Baton Rouge, LA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at EisnerAmper is responsible for managing semi-monthly, monthly, and off-cycle payrolls using Workday. This role emphasizes data integrity through reporting and reconciliations, while also providing excellent customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries. The position requires collaboration across departments and a commitment to accuracy in payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of payroll.
• Assist colleagues with accessing withholding elections, tax elections, pay slips, and year-end documents within Workday.
• Provide guidance and assistance to resolve employee inquiries related to payroll.
• Manage the payroll department's inbox accurately and timely.
• Process and maintain records for garnishments, levies, and lock-in letters in Workday.
• Handle on-demand payments, direct deposit reversals, stop payments, and stale dated checks.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Work effectively with third-party service providers to identify and resolve issues timely.
• Assist in all year-end reconciliation tasks and preparation of annual documents.
• Complete projects and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent payroll experience.
• 2 - 5+ years of experience in payroll processing or related role.
• 1+ years of experience in Workday is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong understanding of payroll practices, regulations, and tax laws.
• Highly accountable, team player with a positive attitude.
• Exceptional customer service skills with great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Teams, and Excel.

Benefits

• Flexible work/life balance
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Recognition as a top "Places to Work" award recipient