Sr. Payroll Specialist

About the position

The position involves supporting Darden's paycard program, which includes managing weekly payroll, tip loads, and per diems. The role requires executing tax payments accurately and in a timely manner, as well as reconciling payroll general ledger accounts. The individual will be responsible for ensuring that all restaurant requests related to the paycard program are followed up within 24 business hours and that service levels with the paycard vendor, FSV, are consistently met. Additionally, the role involves analyzing payment flows, preparing tax reports, maintaining checklists for tax compliance, and executing tax payments through banking systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on all Restaurant requests within 24 business hours, 100% of the time.
• Partner with FSV, the current pay card vendor, to assure service levels are met.
• Understand FSV portals, reissuing and replacement of cards, and PS direct deposit procedures for pay cards.
• Analyze the flow of payments via the Darden paycard and troubleshoot issues accordingly.
• Complete journal entries for all paycard loads and assist with research regarding Paycard general ledger reconciliation.
• Assemble tax reports for federal, state, and local taxes, including workers comp and health tax preparation.
• Utilize RPA processes to balance and analyze data for accurate tax payment and reporting.
• Maintain a quarterly state/local checklist with due dates, form requirements, and payment history.
• Execute tax payments for approval through Wells Fargo ACH and Recurring Payment Subsystems.
• Prepare and file Quarterly SUI tax returns and payments, ensuring compliance with state specifications.
• Correspond with taxing agencies and research tax notices and assessments.
• Initiate and create journal entries associated with tax returns and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Reconcile payroll accounts monthly based on company standards.
• Prepare weekly reconciliation of TipSmart general ledger accounts and ensure accurate reporting.
• Prepare weekly accounting entries to distribute Treasury funding for daily pay card loads.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and Government Agencies
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to prioritize daily work under minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment and meet deadlines accurately
• High proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• 5 or more years payroll experience

Nice-to-haves

• Attendance record meets company standards
• Ability to utilize Oracle, Discover, Vista Plus, and PeopleSoft Query programs