Payroll Specialist

$80,000 - $95,000/Yr

Roofstock - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

101-250 employees

Real Estate

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Roofstock plays a crucial role in supporting the finance team within a fast-paced startup environment. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day payroll activities, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and providing exceptional internal customer service. The role involves collaboration with the People Operations and Accounting & Finance teams to enhance overall processes and support the company's growth.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multi-state employees (Semi-monthly payroll)
• Ensure all new hires and payroll related changes are properly accounted for within the payroll system
• Process off-cycle payrolls as needed for terminations, adjustments, etc.
• Review and validate timesheets thoroughly and timely through time and attendance software
• Be a resource to employees to provide them with an understanding of the payroll process as well as assisting with employee questions regarding pay
• Review and coordinate administration of garnishments, support payments, and other required withholdings and respond to inquiries from government agencies
• Book Payroll Journal into Accounting General Ledger and Reconcile Payroll Balance Sheet Accounts as part of Month-end close
• Manage payroll tax registration, filing, and reporting quarterly and annually
• Review and circulate monthly and quarterly reports from payroll system as well as create ad-hoc reports as needed
• Conduct year-end reporting for W-2's, and process the amendment for W-2c
• Help in designing, maintaining, and managing payroll system to ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws while also ensuring that system is meeting desired internal business needs

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience with multi-state payroll
• Experience with ADP is preferred
• Payroll Journal Booking and Payroll Accounts Reconciliation Experience
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Table and Vlookup is a must)
• Knowledge in relevant federal and state wage and hour laws
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field
• Knowledge of NetSuite is optional
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with payroll software systems
• Familiarity with financial auditing processes

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Program
• Wellness and home office/cell phone subsidies
• Robust health, dental, vision insurance, and more