Specialist, Payroll
: Job Details :

**Title:** Specialist, Payroll

**Location:** United States-Texas-Grand Prairie

**Other Locations:** United States

**Job Number:** 15813

SUMMARY:

Perform essential duties, lead and direct the work flow of the Payroll Department to ensure that all payroll is processed in an accurate and timely fashion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compile, consolidate, and perform payroll data entry of payroll information ensuring accuracy and completeness such as hours worked, taxes, insurance, employee withholdings, and employee identification number, from time sheets and other records.

Assist with ensuring that all operations of the Payroll Department are administered in accordance with Company policies, principles, and procedures.

Review payroll data and correct any errors found in a timely manner to ensure accuracy of payroll.

Record changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.

Record data concerning transfer of employees between departments.

Prorate expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records.

Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.

Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations for all payroll and employee benefit accounts.

Keep records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.

Prepare and issue paychecks.

Prepare monthly payroll accrual, as well as assist in submission for payment.

All other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Commitment to company values and ethics Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities Strong judgment and decision making Must maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

+ Organization

+ Dependability

+ Values & Ethics

+ Professionalism

+ Problem Solving

Qualifications:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Prefer candidates with a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a minimum of 3 years ADP or Ceridian payroll experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

**Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.**

**Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.**

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.