Self Financial, Inc.
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Senior Payroll Specialist
Location
Texas
Posted
29 days ago
Salary
$64K - $95K / year
Bachelor Degree3 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish
Job Description
• Prepare and process regular and off cycle payroll, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including tax forms, benefits deductions, and direct deposit information.
• Calculate and verify pay adjustments, overtime, bonuses, and other compensations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee concerns promptly.
• Generate payroll reports and provide data for financial analysis or audits.
• Reconcile benefit plan data against payroll records using Everything Benefits reconciliation system.
• Reconcile benefit records to general ledger system.
• Ensure proper remittance of benefit deductions to related vendors, including 401k.
• Accrue and reconcile payroll liabilities.
• Prepare payroll, benefit and expense fluctuation explanations.
• Prepare payroll to general ledger quarterly reconciliation.
• Stay updated on payroll laws and related reporting regulations and ensure payroll system is updated appropriately.
• Process quarterly and annual payroll reconciliations within the payroll system.
• Prepare year-end tax forms including W-2s.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and reports.
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Work closely with HR to manage employee data, such as new hires, terminations, and salary changes.
Job Requirements
- BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Human Resources or equivalent job experience.
- 3-7+ years in complex payroll processing including tax, benefits and GL reconciliation.
- Certified Payroll Professional Certification is a plus.
- Proficiency in payroll software – UKG Ready experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of payroll laws and tax regulations best practices.
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
Benefits
- Company equity in the form of Stock Options
- Performance-based bonuses
- Generous employer-paid health, vision and dental insurance coverage
- Flexible vacation policy
- Educational assistance
- Free gym membership
- Casual dress code
- Team building events and activities
- Remote work arrangements/ flexible work schedule
- Paid parental leave