Payroll Specialist
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Description
Payroll Specialist ~ Northern VA/ Washington, D.C. area
$85k, great benefits, growing company!
My client is a large real estate firm located in the Washington, D.C. area with a need for a Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist will report to the Payroll Manager and be responsible for administering bi-weekly payroll, reconciling timesheets, compliance, audits, and monthly reporting. The Payroll Specialist must have experience in processing high-volume multi-state payroll and UKG experience is preferred. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the following:
• Processing biweekly and monthly payrolls for 2000 employees.
• Process and record all special, manual, voids and replacement checks.
• Verify the accuracy of requests. Ensure checks are posted to the positive pay system at the bank.
• Research resolve payroll issues for all employees, hourly and salary
• Calculate and submit various accounting and payroll adjustments such as separation/termination payouts, retroactive payments, multi-job overtime, short-term disability, and other miscellaneous type payments.
• Respond to employee questions and requests with superior customer service via email, phone or in person.
• Prepare gross-up calculations as requested.
All interested candidates in the Payroll Specialist role and other full-time opportunities in the Northern VA/Washington, D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn.
Requirements:
3 years’ experience in processing multi-state payroll
CPP and/or a BA/BA degree are preferred
Knowledgeable of Federal and local payroll laws
UKG Ultipro or ADP experience is a preferred
Proficient in MS Excel
Excellent communication skills
All interested candidates in the Payroll Specialist role and other full-time opportunities in the Washington, D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn.
Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the Real Estate Property/Facilities Management industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Full Cycle Payroll is essential.
• Must be familiar with UKG Pro software.
• Experience in handling Multi-state Payroll is necessary.
• Prior use of UltiPro and UltiPro HRIS is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Kronos software would be advantageous.
All interested candidates in the Payroll Specialist role and other full-time opportunities in the Washington, D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn.
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