Cetera Financial Group · 12 hours ago
Payroll Specialist
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCetera Financial Group is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers that empowers the delivery of objective financial advice. The Payroll Specialist will support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 3,000 multistate employees, handling inquiries, payroll data administration, compliance, and project support.
AdviceFinancial ServicesRetailRetirementWealth Management
Responsibilities
Serve as first point of contact for payroll inquiries from employees and managers
Respond to questions regarding paychecks, taxes, deductions, and earnings statements
Manage payroll ticketing system and resolve issues within established SLAs
Process employee updates including direct deposits, W‑4 changes, tax withholding updates, address changes, and basic pay changes
Audit employee data for completeness and accuracy
Assist with retro pay calculations and payroll corrections
Monitor daily timecard activity and follow up to system discrepancies
Assist Senior Payroll Specialist with pre‑payroll audits, validations, and reconciliations
Support bonus and variable compensation processing by preparing files, validating inputs, and assisting with imports
Assist with off-cycle check requests and payment corrections as needed
Maintain accurate documentation of payroll changes and approvals
Support payroll audit initiatives by providing requested information and reports
Ensure compliance with company policies and federal/state/local regulations
Assist with data cleanup and validation during system changes or acquisitions
Participate in testing activities for system enhancements and updates
Qualification
Required
Strong customer service skills
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with basic excel formulas
Exposure to payroll, timekeeping, or HR operations
Knowledge of multistate wage and tax rules
Prior payroll experience
Prior experience handling payroll tickets or employee inquiries
Benefits
Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
20 plus days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
Company
Cetera Financial Group
Cetera Financial Group is a privately-held, independent broker-dealer and investment adviser families.
Founded in 2010
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Genstar Capital
2023-10-04Private Equity
2018-07-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Durbin
Chief Executive Officer
Dan Burkott
Chief Compliance Officer - Tax Channel
Recent News
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