Payroll Specialist/Clerk LOC:Westwood, MA
100,000 - 200,000
Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities:
- Collect and process multiple client payrolls using ADP Workforce Now 10 that are bi-weekly, bi-monthly, multi-state, and multi-location.
- Processes manual checks when necessary.
- Maintains employee records to include processing new hires, terminations, status changes, address changes, tax changes, direct deposits, pay rate changes and garnishments, etc.
- Understands proper taxation of employer paid benefits.
- Provides prompt response to payroll questions from employees and managers.
- Processes employee advances, expense reports and deductions.
- Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
- Payroll Post processing includes updating garnishments, submitting answers to garnishments, sending in garnishment termination letters.
- Completes client payroll tax liabilities filings and payments.
- Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions and non-taxable wages.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of year end processes.
- Is highly organized and prioritizes workload and meets deadlines.
- Ensures compliance with company policies and client instructions.
- Additional special projects and research driven by business needs.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now 10 (preferred, but not mandatory)
- 2-5 years of payroll experience
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications