Payroll Specialist

Servefed - Germantown, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Germantown, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will be a key member of the Finance team at ServeFed, responsible for ensuring accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll. This role involves providing timely financial information, participating in daily data entry, and managing payroll operations to support the organization's growth. The position offers opportunities for career development and requires in-office work.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily payroll department operations
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Complete all HR reporting documents and submit to senior manager for approval
• Verify all overtime hours with appropriate management before processing payroll
• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits
• Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance
• Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll
• Perform compliances for unclaimed property payroll checks
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, 1099, etc)
• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
• Process manual checks
• Upload appropriate 401k deferrals and company match to 401k provider
• Research and email appropriate audience of file issues
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of payroll matters in multi-states
• Coordinate with multi-state agencies to request and/or maintain state IDs
• Liaison for workers compensation audits

Requirements

• 2-5 years experience processing multi-state payroll
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations
• Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel
• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now
• Strong work ethic and team player
• High degree of professionalism with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)