Payroll Specialist

$65,853 - $76,253/Yr

Robert Half - Anaheim, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Anaheim, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist role is a contract-to-permanent position based in Anaheim, California, responsible for managing all aspects of payroll operations. This includes overseeing full cycle tax payroll processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and preparing quarterly tax returns. The position requires a strong understanding of payroll concepts and numerical aptitude, operating within a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, calculate, and enter data into the payroll system to maintain and manage all payroll information.
• Process wage-earner tax subtractions, benefits, insurance, and garnishments and follow up as necessary.
• Manage full cycle tax payroll processes, from capturing payroll data, accurate calculations, to scheduling of payments.
• Enforce adherence to federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepare quarterly tax returns and ensure their timely and accurate submission.
• Track changes in exemptions, job status changes, deductions, direct deposit information, and job transfers to update payroll records.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provide payroll information by answering staff queries and requests.
• Handle amendments or adjustments to payroll records such as new hires, terminations, raises, and changes in tax withholdings.
• Conduct audits and perform benefit functions as needed.
• Reconcile payroll and handle full cycle payroll operations.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
• Auditing skills
• Understanding of Benefit Functions
• Experience with Quarterly Taxes
• Familiarity with Full Cycle Payroll
• Ability to Reconcile Payroll

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance