Payroll Specialist

Compensation: To $35/hr.

Job Overview

• Payroll Specialist

• 32819

Our client is looking for a qualified Payroll Specialist who has experience in Canadian payroll processing. Responsibilities will include:

• Canadian staff payroll including timesheets and payroll processing

• Handle tax account registrations with state and local tax jurisdictions

• Research and resolve all tax notices from federal, state and local agencies

• Reconcile monthly, quarterly and annual taxes, amendments and W2-corrections

• Complete multiple worksite reporting and respond to various state employment surveys i.e. BLS, OEWS

• Ensure personnel updates and payroll tax changes are completed timely and accurately in all systems

• Responsible for accurate and timely tax reporting to federal, state and local agencies

• Respond to employee questions and requests in a courteous and timely manner by both phone calls and emails

• Perform and assist with other tasks and duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices, taxes and reporting requirements for US and Canada

• Associates or bachelor's degree and/or related payroll or tax certification preferred

• 5+ years of Payroll experience in a multi-state environment

• 5+ years of Payroll tax experience required

• Proficient computer skills with database payroll systems

Sherpa Benefits

Sherpa offers benefits to contract employees who meet the following criteria:

• Must be a full-time employee (30+ weekly hours/+130 hours per month) to be eligible

• Medical plan offered is BCBSNC Blue Options PPO

• Premiums will be pre-taxed

• Sherpa pays a portion of the Employee only premium for medical

• 90 day waiting period from date of hire

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

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About our Process

• We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.

• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don't require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.

• Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.