Payroll Specialist

Company: Kforce Finance and Accounting
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in search of a Payroll Specialist in Portland, ME. Duties and Responsibilities: * Prepare and maintain the bi-weekly payroll run* Process the bi-weekly payroll for all employees* Update the payroll records for new hires, terminations or changes* Maintain all payroll records and reports* Prepare and make all payroll deposits by required due dates* Prepare and file all quarterly and annual payroll State and Federal tax reports by the due dates* Prepare various other reports to regulatory agencies as required* Maintain the payroll earnings register* Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all payroll and employee data* Train other designated finance staff members in the performance of all job functions above; This requires ongoing education for changes in the tax codes, regulations or program functions* Prepare and file all quarterly and annual reports to the State of Maine by the required due dates* Set up and maintain various other employee benefits in the payroll system, as necessary* Assist with audits of the year-end financial statements and audits by third-party funding agencies* Assist with the preparation of required audit schedules and reconciliations. Assist auditors as necessary (i.e. answering questions, gathering data, etc.)* Calculate employee over/under payments* Perform various other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Payroll manager and/or ControllerJob Requirements:REQUIREMENTS:* Associate degree in Finance/Business or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred* A minimum of two years of experience with payroll processing using the ADP payroll processing system in an organization of equivalent size* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively* Willingness to work effectively in a team-oriented environment* Familiarity with personal computer spreadsheets and database packages, including Excel, and Microsoft WordKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.SDL2017

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