Payroll Specialist

$47,840 - $58,240/Yr

Electric Motor Shop & Supply - Fresno, CA

Full-time

Fresno, CA

101-250 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing for multiple companies within the Electric Motor Shop. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll transactions, data entry, and financial reporting, while also addressing employee inquiries and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll weekly, managing workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Input, review, audit time cards and verify accuracy of data.
• Communicate with supervisors and managers to correct and fix time card issues.
• Set-up, process, and monitor garnishment orders (i.e.: child support, levies, etc.).
• Address and resolve employee queries in a timely manner.
• Monitor and process employee information updates in payroll system.
• Process advance, termination and other out of cycle payments.
• Process accurate and timely month-end reporting.
• Sort and distribute weekly payroll checks to the appropriate managers.
• Assist with Benefit open enrollment.
• Generate and prepare weekly journal entries reports and payroll spreadsheets.
• Prepare and transmit weekly 401k contributions.
• File HR and payroll documents.
• Maintain and update EMS attendance calendar daily.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; college is a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, human resources, and payroll practices.
• Experience working with accounting and payroll software, preferably Isolved.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance