Payroll Specialist

Tara Cares, an Orchard Park based long-term care administrative support company is seeking a full time Payroll Specialist team member for inhouse payroll department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Payroll data entry, maintenance of employee payroll records, processing garnishments, timely processing of payrolls and compliance with approved pay policies.

• Completes, verifies, and processes forms and documentation for administration of garnishments, direct deposit entries and payroll deductions.

• Issues and records adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.

• Processes and issues employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.

• Records employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, in order to maintain and update payroll records.

• Reviews time sheets, work charts, wage computations, and other information in order to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.

• Understands and accurately sets up Federal, State, and Local taxes where applicable

• Ad Hoc Reporting & Duties.

REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years' experience in processing of in-house payroll is preferred.

• Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Office, financial packages and various other payroll management software's.

• Strong analytical, organizational, time management skills with an emphasis on customer service.

• Detail oriented individual with a strong sense of urgency.

• Able to multi-task in a fast paced, high volume environment.

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Self-motivated and self-directed.

• Possesses knowledge of applicable state and federal labor law pertaining to health care workers.

• Associate Degree preferred.

• Reports to Payroll Director.

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