Payroll Specialist

Overview

American Management Association (www.amanet.org), a world leader in professional talent development, is looking for a Payroll Specialist in Saranac Lake, NY. The Payroll Specialist will ensure complete and accurate processing of bi-weekly payrolls, by performing administrative and bookkeeping tasks and applying accepted payroll procedures in preparing and maintaining payroll records..

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure accurate compensation payments due to all employees, net of authorized withholdings and deductions

  • Maintain employee master records and directories captured in payroll system in a highly confidential and accurate manner
  • Process Payrolls through third-party provider
  • Prepare journal entries to accrue and report proper employee payroll costs
  • Prepare ad hoc reporting to satisfy requests for payroll data using payroll system report writers
  • Oversee the quarterly and annual Payroll tax returns and compliance reporting, including accurate W-2 reporting
  • Review timecard reporting submitted by employees and supervisors for completeness and appropriateness of entries
  • Maintain automated PTO records for all employees
  • Prepare and submit various deductions, such as retirement contributions, mass transit, FSA elections, and garnishments, to appropriate agencies according to schedules
  • Reconcile multiple Balance Sheet and P&L accounts related to Payroll transactions
  • Prepare and provide reports and analysis to auditors during annual financial statement audit and 403b audit
  • Train new hires and colleagues on appropriate timecard procedures
  • Participate in projects relating to Payroll
  • Author and maintain process and procedure documentation for key functions
  • Assist the HR department with the maintenance of company policies to ensure
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