Location: Saint Louis,MO, USA
The Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring all payroll documents are received and entered on time, accurately, and in compliance with Company policies and procedures. Work is of a highly confidential nature requiring a broad understanding of Company policies and procedures. This person will be processing multi-state payroll across the United States.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Individual payroll accountabilities:
*Process payroll in accordance to the fair labor standards act (FLSA) and all other legislative requirements. *Work closely with HR to ensure benefits and payroll taxes are correct. *Update employee wages, deductions, and payroll information; review and audit for accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies and delegation of authority. *Keep site leads or HR designate of any changes affecting employee information and payroll schedule such as garnishment orders and other issues that impact payroll specifications. *Keep abreast of tax and deduction law changes.Accounting accountabilities:
*Process ad-hoc or recurring accounting and finance reports with high accuracy and adherence to deadlines, including general ledger postings, payroll tax and benefit accruals and reconciliations.Benefit Administration accountabilities:
*Prepare all insurance and workers' compensation audit preparation and supports the 401k audit *Responsible for HSA, FSA and 401(k) payments and adjustments, reconciliations of accounts. *Review, reconcile and pay benefit invoicesCorporate Compliance
*Responsible for Ammega US, Inc Federal, States, and Local government registrations, Fictitious name (DBA) registrations and other compliance items not specifically related to the operations of the businesses of Ammega. *Responsible for the filing of corporate income tax returns and tax payments prepared by Finance and tax accountants. *Work is of a highly confidential nature requiring a broad understanding of Company policies and procedures. *Key stakeholders include Accounting Team, Finance Team, Human Resources for US and for Americas region.Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
*3+ years work experience in payroll processing multi-site, multi-state payroll required *BA/BS degree or Payroll Certification or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred *Working knowledge of federal, state and local tax laws and of payroll and tax reporting compliance required *Proficient with Microsoft productions including Excel proficiency *Solid problem-solving identification *Extreme attention to detail and task oriented *Excellent verbal and written communications *Professional behavior and appearance, strong work ethic, honest and ethical *Proactive, resourceful and ability to multi-taskCompetencies
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