Payroll Specialist

Company: Robert Half
Location: Canandaigua
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Ref ID: 02960-0012670862Classification: Payroll SpecialistCompensation: $20.00 to $26.00 hourlyTYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Analyzes, prepares and inputs payroll data accurately and in a timely manner;Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll;Maintains changes in payroll records;Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws;Develops and maintains detailed documentation of operational procedures and policies;Prepares journal entries for payroll and verifies balances of payroll and trust accounts;Performs various journal entries, account reconciliations, and provides general ledger support;Uses the automated payroll system to calculate and pay retroactive pays and make variousadjustments;Verifies employee deductions and makes necessary adjustments;Addresses W-2 questions and distributes yearly;Advises employees and supervisors on payroll policies and regulations;Handles questions and complaints in regards to payroll issues;Prepares periodic reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefitsdeductions, etc.);Performs basic queries to audit the accuracy of the payroll system;Processes and verifies the accuracy of New York State retirement funds received;Prepares monthly retirement reports and submits them to New York State verifying that credits and salaries reported are correct;Maintains unemployment, disability and other insurance records;Maintains I-9 documentation and tax withholding forms;Completes employment verification.

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