Centers For Independence ยท 3 days ago
Lead Payroll Specialist
Centers For Independence is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, providing support to payroll staff, and resolving payroll issues in collaboration with HR and Finance departments.
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Responsibilities
Lead and support payroll staff in the accurate and timely bi-weekly processing of payroll, including auditing and correcting data, entering and verifying payroll information, preparing manual checks, ensuring proper deductions, and maintaining payroll records and documentation
Processes post-payroll reporting and tax reconciliations for each payroll profile
Problem solves accounting discrepancies related to payroll issues with the Finance Department
Respond to unemployment separation and wage verification requests
Handle administrative duties related to 403(b) retirement plan, such as bi-weekly deferral changes, processing contributions, and assisting with hardship withdrawals
Assist with quarterly and annual tax reporting and filing, as well as W-2 filings
Maintain company mileage software and applicable updates
Performs periodic auditing of payroll and benefit data to ensure data accuracy
Provide exemplary customer services to leadership, staff, co-workers, vendors, and government agencies
Handle special projects and perform other related duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2 Year Degree or Equivalent Experience
Experience in coordinating the accurate and timely processing of payroll
Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Technical expertise in payroll processing and auditing
Ability to problem solve accounting discrepancies related to payroll
Experience with post-payroll reporting and tax reconciliations
Ability to respond to unemployment separation and wage verification requests
Experience handling administrative duties related to retirement plans
Knowledge of quarterly and annual tax reporting and filing
Experience with payroll and benefit data auditing
Strong customer service skills
Company
Centers For Independence
Founded in 1938 as Jewish Vocational Services, CFI began helping immigrants settle in Milwaukee.