Payroll & Benefits Specialist

If you're looking for a career that has a direct impact on the success of the company, you're in the right spot! Market of Choice is seeking an organized and detail oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our Accounting Department at our Corporate Office.

Market of Choice is a growing, family-owned, local company with excellent benefits and opportunity for professional development. Our company offers a compensation package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, paid time off, and participation in an employee discount program.

As Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you will report to the Assistant Controller. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Process bi-weekly payroll utilizing Ceridian Dayforce software.

• Process monthly eligibility for company health insurance plan as well as annual open enrollment.

• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of employee records.

• Maintain, analyze and reconcile data in MS Excel. Consistently demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Excel.

• Record changes affecting net wages, such as federal, state, and local taxes, voluntary and involuntary deductions, and insurance coverage for each employee.

• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Perform audits to ensure data is accurate for payroll processing and administration.

• Prepare and import payroll financial data into the accounting system.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years Payroll experience with a demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of an outsourced payroll provider, preferably Ceridian/Dayforce.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Intermediate Excel experience.

• Excellent research and data analysis skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently.

• Basic knowledge in local, state and federal wage and hour laws.

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate and work on multiple tasks at the same time, and meet required deadlines.

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding all sensitive and confidential payroll and Company information.

• Willingness to work additional hours during payroll processing weeks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting

• Experience as a payroll professional or similar role

• Experience working with payroll software programs

• Experience working in accounting systems

Ready to join?

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application, including a cover letter and resume, complete all supplemental questions and the online assessment.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

A diverse community and workplace benefits us all. Market of Choice is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified applicants as well as giving people of all backgrounds an opportunity to work and contribute to our company and community. We uphold our tradition of valuing our employees by providing equal opportunities to all applicants.