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Robert Half Payroll Specialist in Houston, Texas
Description
A client of ours in the logistics industry in North Houston is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract to hire basis. This role is fully in-office from Monday through Friday from 8-5. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing, analyzing, and auditing multi-state bi-weekly payrolls, reconciling payroll balance sheets, and managing workflows to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of new hires and transfers. Please apply today for immediate consideration!
Responsibilities:
• Process, analyze, and audit multi-state bi-weekly payrolls.
• Reconcile payroll balance sheets, accumulators, year-to-date earnings, payroll tax withholdings, and general ledgers.
• Process manual checks and research payroll discrepancies as necessary.
• Manage the process for employee terminations and ensure that changes to departments, locations, and compensation are accurate and timely.
• Coordinate with the HR, Benefits, and Compensation teams to ensure an efficient and accurate payroll cycle.
• Manage workflows to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of new hires and transfers.
• Create ad hoc reports on a regular basis.
• Assist with payroll-related vendor invoice management.
• Assess payroll challenges, resolve complex payroll matters, and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Respond to payroll accounting-related questions and requests.
Requirements
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of multi-state taxation at federal, state and local levels.
Must be a leader for the day to day payroll processing
Ability to analyze and resolve complex payroll accounting.
Interest and knowledge in payroll system automation and integration is a must.
Knowledge of Kronos, e-Time, ADP or in-house payroll experience preferred.
Ability to be accurate, detailed and organized in a high volume/fast paced environment.
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
Advanced problem-solving, critical thinking and prioritization skills.
Ability to be a collaborative team player and work effectively with all departments.
Strong work ethic, self-motivation, goal driven team player.
Education & Experience
Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources is preferred.
5 or more years of experience with all aspects of multi-state payroll.
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