Payroll Specialist

Job Details

Payroll Specialist

• Contract Duration 6 months (potential for extension)


• Pay rate up to $30- $35/hr

Typical Day in Role:

• The Payroll Specialist prepares and processes all payroll data for the United States.


• This includes salary adjustments, 401K payments, loan payments, benefit premiums, overtime payments, terminations, absences, direct deposits, Short Term Disability, LTD, transfers, Manual Checks, reversals, etc.


• Maintains the Long Term Assignment employees and makes the necessary adjustments

Job Responsibilties:

• Responsible for the remittances of the ACH, Taxes, 401K, ESOP, Client Funding, HSA


• Oversees and addresses any payroll-related problems and resolves them expeditiously.


• The incumbent is responsible for staying current with federal, state, and local legal requirements by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions.


• Verifies the Bank's US 401K/ESOP program by ensuring all applications/changes are captured, transferred to the payroll ADP system, and advised to all administrative parties.


• Responsible for the timely remittances of funds, to both plan administrators, on a semi-monthly basis.


• Also responsible for the reconciliation and balancing of payments made to said agencies, loan delinquencies reports, and the forfeiture accounts.


• Balances and Reconciles the Invoicing and General Ledger Process. Invoices the expenses and liabilities to Bank offices after each pay cycle. Monitors the General on a daily basis to make sure funds are reimbursed timely. Verifies and processes the journal entries. Verifies balances on the Trial Balances on a monthly basis.


• Balances and reconciles all W-2s to the ADP Payroll System to ensure accuracy.


• Update and maintain the US Payroll manual ensuring all changes - bank, government, and system changes/upgrades are current and available.

• Primary responsibilities include the preparation and balancing of the U.S. payroll, as well as the administration of a wide range of payroll-related benefits.


• The Payroll Specialist is expected to provide knowledgeable and sound advice to all staff relative to payroll policies and procedures

Must Have Skills:

• 3+ years of experience as a Payroll Specialist


• Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices


• In-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing


• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal rules and laws

Nice to have Skills:

• Benefits Administration


• Financial industry experience


• Proficiency in ADP (Workforce Now)


• Certified Payroll Professional Designation


• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency

Soft Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively to solve employee issues


• Attention to detail

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans


• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Company:

• Our client is one of Canada's Big Five banks. It serves more than 25 million customers around the world and offers a range of products and services including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and corporate and investment banking.


• Why work with our client? Because your career is a journey, together you can fill it with challenges, mutual inspiration, and growth for every future. This company is an internationally recognized and award-winning workplace. They are always on the lookout for fresh thinking and unique skills. Our client puts their people first, and because this company is performance-based and driven to succeed, its employees are rewarded for their contributions.

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 GTT, LLC

 04/20/2024

 New York,NY